Definition

A method of moving something instantly from one place to another without traveling through the space in between.

Example

In science fiction, teleportation is often used to transport characters quickly across vast distances.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how cool teleportation would be?

Totally! Imagine skipping traffic and just appearing at your destination.

Right? I read a book where they used teleportation to travel between planets.

That sounds amazing! I wonder if we'll ever see something like that in real life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Teleportation → It is formed from "tele-" (from Greek "tēle", meaning far off or at a distance) and "portare" (meaning to carry). The word describes the act of carrying something across a distance instantaneously.

Memory Tip

Think of 'far off' ('tele-') and 'carrying' ('portare') something instantly — that's what teleportation means.

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