Edisonade Definition

noun

(neologism) A genre of science fiction and adventure fiction featuring a brilliant robust inventor, engineer or scientist hero who has an adventure in the wilds of the world, created from the mid-19th century to early 20th century, mostly American.

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edisonade
Plural:
edisonades

Origin of Edisonade

  • Coined by John Clute in 1993, after inventor Thomas Edison.

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  • Edison +‎ -ade

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