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.”
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.
Word forms
teleportations plural
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_____ is a staple gadget in science fiction, from Star Trek onward.
Etymology
Coined by writer Charles Fort in his 1931 book Lo!, blending tele- with transportation.
Rhymes for teleportation
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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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