What does TRANS mean?

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Part of Speech: Prefix

Definition: A prefix meaning "across," "beyond," "through," or "changing thoroughly."

Pronunciation (US): /træns/

Pronunciation (UK): /træns/

Origin and Usage: The prefix "trans" comes from the Latin word "trans," meaning "across," "beyond," or "through." It is commonly used in English to indicate movement or change from one state to another, or to indicate that something is happening across or beyond a certain boundary. For example, "transatlantic" means "across the Atlantic," and "transgender" means "changing thoroughly from one gender to another."

Synonyms: None

Related Words: None

Example Sentences:

• She took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.
• The company is going through a major trans-formation as it shifts its focus to digital technologies.
• He underwent a series of surgeries to complete his trans-ition to a woman.