Futuristic/ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Not Historical Futuristic describes things not from the past but imagines how they might be. The museum's exhibit on life in 2100 has a very futuristic theme. Pro Tip 2/3Innovation Implied Futuristic often implies that something is innovative or ahead of its time. The new phone model has a futuristic interface that feels like sci-fi. Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Real Futuristic concepts may not exist yet and could be part of a creative vision. The film showcased futuristic robots that could empathize with humans.