TARDIS
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/ˈtɑːrdɪs/
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/ˈtɑːdɪs/
Time-traveling spaceship
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'TARDIS' originates from the British television series Doctor Who, as an acronym for 'Time And Relative Dimension In Space'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'TARDIS' was coined in the 1960s when Doctor Who first aired.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was a fictional concept in a TV series, and it remains so, but it has become a cultural icon.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a time machine and spacecraft in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who.
The Doctor travels through time and space in the TARDIS.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39