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teleport.

To travel, often instantaneously, from one point to another without physically crossing the distance between the two points.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈtɛləpɔː(ɹ)t/
  1. To travel, often instantaneously, from one point to another without physically crossing the distance between the two points.

    intransitive
  2. To move (an object) in this fashion, as by telekinesis.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Back-formation from teleportation.

noun/ˈtɛləpɔː(ɹ)t/
  1. Synonym of teleporter (“science fiction device”).

Where this word comes from

Back-formation from teleportation.

noun/ˈtɛləpɔː(ɹ)t/
  1. A satellite ground station.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *kʷelh₁-der. Ancient Greek τῆλε (têle)lbor. English tele- English port English teleport From tele- + port.

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