wormhole Meaning & Definition
What Does Wormhole Mean?
Wormhole is a noun that means A hole burrowed by a worm. It can also mean A hypothetical shortcut between two points in spacetime, permitting faster-than-light travel and sometimes time travel. As a verb, it means To make porous or permeable through the formation of small holes or tunnels.
Word Facts for Wormhole
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwɝmˌhoʊl/ |
| Plural | wormholes |
| Verb forms | wormholes, wormholing, wormholed |
Wormhole Definition (Noun)
- A hole burrowed by a worm.
- A hypothetical shortcut between two points in spacetime, permitting faster-than-light travel and sometimes time travel.
- A location in a monitor program containing the address of a routine, allowing the user to substitute different functionality.
Wormhole as a Verb
- To make porous or permeable through the formation of small holes or tunnels.
Synonyms of Wormhole
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Wormhole synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
wormhole (plural wormholes)
wormhole (third-person singular simple present wormholes, present participle wormholing, simple past and past participle wormholed)
Origin of Wormhole
First use appears c. 1594.[1] From worm + hole. In the scientific sense, introduced by John Archibald Wheeler in 1957.[1][2]
Quick Answers About Wormhole
Is wormhole a noun or a verb?
Wormhole is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of wormhole?
The plural of wormhole is wormholes.
What is the past tense of wormhole?
The past tense of wormhole is wormholed. The present participle is wormholing.