teleportation
noun/ˌtɛlɪpɔrˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #16,510 most common English word
Meaning
The hypothetical or fictional transfer of a person or object instantly from one place to another.
Example sentence
In the story, the hero uses teleportation to travel across the galaxy in an instant.
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