noun
teleportation
Teleportation (noun) means the (mostly fictional) process of moving something from one place to another instantly, without passing through the space between. Example: “Teleportation is a staple gadget in science fiction, from Star Trek onward.”
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The (mostly fictional) process of moving something from one place to another instantly, without passing through the space between.
"Teleportation is a staple gadget in science fiction, from Star Trek onward."
"Physicists have moved single particles of light using a quantum version of teleportation."
How to use teleportation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInstantly transporting something from A to B without it travelling through the space between — a classic sci-fi idea.
Common pairings
instant teleportation
teleportation device
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Word forms
- Plural
- teleportations
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Etymology
Coined by writer Charles Fort in his 1931 book Lo!, blending tele- with transportation.
Class of 1931
teleportation joined the language around 1931.
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Rhymes for teleportation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “teleportation” mean?
The word “teleportation” means the (mostly fictional) process of moving something from one place to another instantly, without passing through the space between. In plain terms, instantly transporting something from A to B without it travelling through the space between — a classic sci-fi idea.
How do you use “teleportation” in a sentence?
Here is “teleportation” used in a sentence: “Teleportation is a staple gadget in science fiction, from Star Trek onward.”
What part of speech is “teleportation”?
“Teleportation” is a noun.
Where does the word “teleportation” come from?
The word “teleportation” dates back to around 1931. Coined by writer Charles Fort in his 1931 book Lo!, blending tele- with transportation.
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