subetherics

English

Alternative forms

• sub-etherics

Etymology

From subether +‎ -ics.

Noun

subetherics pl (plural only)

1. (science fiction) Devices able to communicate using the subether ("a fictional medium through which faster-than-light signals are able to travel"), considered collectively.
   • 2002, Mark W. Tiedemann, Aurora, New York, N.Y>, →ISBN, page 32:

     That surprised Ariel. ""We don't even know how he died." / "Gruesomely, according to the subetherics. Crushed." He glanced sidelong at her. "Sound familiar?"

Related terms

• subetheric

References

• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2025), “subetherics, adj.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.