trans-

Latin

across, beyond

Prefix · means "across, beyond"

About the prefix trans-

A Latin prefix meaning "across" or "beyond." It conveys the idea of movement from one side to another or change of state.

Roots often paired with trans-

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tradition

A custom or practice passed down through generations

transform

To change completely in form or nature; a mathematical conversion operation

transition

The process of changing from one state or stage to another

transfer

To move something or someone to another place or person; the act of doing so

transportation

The system or act of moving people or goods; a means of travel

translate

To express words in another language; to convert from one form to another

transformation

A dramatic change in form, appearance, or character

transmission

The sending of signals, power, or disease from one place to another; a vehicle's gearbox

transaction

A business deal or exchange; the act of conducting business

translation

The conversion of text from one language to another; a translated work

transport

To carry people or goods from place to place; a system or vehicle for doing so

transmit

To send or pass something from one person or place to another

transit

The movement of people or goods; a public transportation system

transplant

To move a plant or organ to a new location; a surgical organ transfer

transparent

See-through, clear; obvious or easy to understand; open and public

transcript

A written copy of spoken words; an official academic record

transcend

To go beyond limits; to surpass in quality or achievement

translator

A person or program that converts language from one form to another

trajectory

The path followed by a moving object; a course of development

transcribe

To convert speech to written text; to copy or rewrite

traverse

To travel across or pass through; a crossing route

transnational

Extending or operating across national boundaries

translucent

Allowing light through but not transparent; semi-transparent

transient

Lasting only a short time; temporary or fleeting