Wormhole
(noun)
A theoretical passage through space-time that would allow matter to travel from one point in space to another point in space without crossing the space in between.
Origin:
Worm + hole.
Examples:
- The idea of using a wormhole for faster-than-light travel was first proposed by Einstein and Rosen.
- Wormholes are often depicted in science fiction as a means of faster-than-light travel.
- Wormholes could provide a shortcut through space-time, potentially allowing for interstellar travel.
- The existence of wormholes is still purely theoretical and has not yet been proven.
- Wormholes, if they exist, could be detected by their effect on nearby matter or radiation.