ScienceSeptember 1, 2026
levitate
LEV-i-teyt
Definition
To rise or cause to rise and float in the air, especially in a way that appears to defy gravity.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'levitas', meaning 'lightness', which itself comes from 'levis', meaning 'light in weight'. It entered English in the 17th century to describe the act of rising or making something rise into the air.
In the news
The article mentions that sound waves have historically been used to levitate small objects, providing a basis for new research on using sound for propulsion.
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Read the full article ↗Ars Technica