tachyon

/ˈtækiɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

a hypothetical particle that always travels faster than light and is therefore not subject to the normal laws of relativity.

“The physicist proposed the idea of tachyons as a way to explain the strange phenomenon observed in the experiment.”

2. noun

a hypothetical particle or other entity that moves faster than the speed of light, often considered to be a theoretical concept in physics.

“The theory of tachyons has been a topic of debate among physicists for many years.”

3. noun

an object or entity that moves at or near the speed of light, often used to describe high-speed objects or concepts.

“The spacecraft was considered a tachyon due to its incredible speed and maneuverability.”

Synonyms

  • faster-than-light particle
  • hypothetical particle

Antonyms

  • slow-moving particle
  • subatomic particle