Etymology

trans-

Today it means: Extending across, through, or over. Full definition →

First used 17th c.Latin trans-
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromtrans-
  2. Latin · borrowed fromtrans-
  3. English todaytrans-

Borrowed from Latin trans- (“across, beyond, on the far side”).

Words from the same roots

Latintrans- all →

transept

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. Transgender or transsexual, or pertaining to those who are transgender or transsexual.

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