- space-age adj
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space-age — space′ age adj. 1) cvb ars gov of or pertaining to the Space Age 2) cvb ars gov using the latest or most advanced technology or design 3) cvb very modern; up to date; forward looking: space age architecture[/ex] • Etymology: 1955–60 … From formal English to slang
space-age — adj very modern ▪ space age technology … Dictionary of contemporary English
Space Age — n. [also s a ] the period characterized by the launching of artificial satellites and manned space vehicles: regarded as beginning with the launching of the first sputnik on October 4, 1957 space age [spās′āj′] adj … English World dictionary
space-age — ˈ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ adjective : of, relating to, or befitting the age of space exploration : modern space age gadgetry * * * /spays ayj /, adj. 1. pertaining to or characteristic of the Space Age. 2. using the latest or most advanced technology or design … Useful english dictionary
space age — noun the age beginning with the first space travel; from 1957 to the present • Hypernyms: ↑time * * * the period in modern history characterized by space exploration, usually considered as beginning October 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union launched … Useful english dictionary
space age — also space age 1) N SING: the N The space age is the present period in the history of the world, when travel in space has become possible. 2) ADJ: usu ADJ n You use space age to describe something that is very modern and makes you think of the… … English dictionary
space-age — /spays ayj /, adj. 1. pertaining to or characteristic of the Space Age. 2. using the latest or most advanced technology or design. 3. modern; up to date; forward looking. [1955 60] * * * … Universalium
space-age — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. twentieth century, modern, contemporary. See newness. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. twentieth century, contemporary, recent; see infinite , modern 1 , space … English dictionary for students
space station — space station, adj. an orbiting manned structure that can be used for a variety of purposes, as to assemble or service satellites, refuel spacecraft, etc. Also called space platform. [1940 45] * * * Manned artificial structure designed to revolve … Universalium
space — n. & v. n. 1 a a continuous unlimited area or expanse which may or may not contain objects etc. b an interval between one, two, or three dimensional points or objects (a space of 10 metres). c an empty area; room (clear a space in the corner;… … Useful english dictionary
spaceage — space age also Space Age n. The period from 1957 through the present, in which spacecraft have been placed in orbit around Earth and sent to explore celestial bodies. spaceʹ age (spāsʹāj ) adj. * * * … Universalium
