spacegramとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

spacegram (複数形 spacegrams)

1. (science fiction) A short written message physically sent through space.
   • 2006, Andre Norton; Lyn McConchie, Beast Master's Quest, New York, N.Y.: Tor Books, →ISBN, page 65:

     Several times during their work and breaks to eat, Versha had received spacegrams or messages through the comcaller.

動詞

spacegram (三人称単数 現在形 spacegrams, 現在分詞 spacegramming, 過去形および過去分詞形 spacegrammed)

1. (transitive, intransitive, science fiction) To send by spacegram.
   • 1952 March, Kendell Foster Crossen, “Things of Distinction”, in Startling Stories, volume 25, number 2, page 115:

     "We'll spacegram the specifications as soon as this call is finished," said Jerry. "How soon can we have a shipment?"

参照

• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2023), “spacegram, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.
• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2023), “spacegram, v.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.