subspace

/ˈsʌbspeɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a subset of a vector space that contains the zero vector and is closed under vector addition and scalar multiplication.

“The physicist studied the properties of subspace in relation to wormholes.”

2. noun

a region of space that is separate from the main space, often used in science fiction to describe a separate dimension or reality.

“The spaceship entered the subspace portal, transporting it to a different galaxy.”

Synonyms

  • dimension
  • realm
  • subset
  • vector space

Antonyms

  • main space
  • superspace