bendram

Bendram is a term used mainly in speculative fiction and hobbyist discussions to denote a hypothetical concept rather than a real-world technology or material. Because there is no standardized definition, the meaning of bendram varies between authors and contexts.

In many depictions, bendram refers to a technology or substance capable of bending standard physical properties—such as space, time, or energy fields—allowing phenomena like shortcuts, field manipulation, or enhanced transport. Some treatments describe bendram as a portable device that can locally alter space-time metrics, while others portray it as an exotic material embedded in structures to enable advanced capabilities. In role-playing games, bendram can function as a rare resource used to power devices or unlock special abilities.

Etymology is not standardized; the term appears to be a neologism formed from “bend” and a suffix like “-ram,” without a settled origin. Where described, bendram usually remains fictional, with its properties defined by the author’s fictional physics, often invoking speculative or non-standard theories.

No real-world material or technology currently bears the name bendram, and there is no consensus on a universally accepted definition. The term is mainly of interest to fans of speculative fiction, worldbuilding communities, and certain science fiction discussions.

See also: Bend (as a verb in physics), warp drive, exotic energy, quantum field manipulation.