noun
teleportation
noun
1
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
Word Forms
teleportations plural
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Etymology
Coined by writer Charles Fort in his 1931 book Lo!, blending tele- with transportation.