in-transit
|in-tran-sit|
B2
/ɪn ˈtræn.zɪt/
being transported
Etymology
Etymology Information
'in-transit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'transitus,' where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'itus' meant 'a going.'
Historical Evolution
'transitus' transformed into the French word 'transit,' and eventually became the modern English word 'transit' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a going across,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being transported.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to goods or people that are in the process of being transported from one place to another.
The package is currently in-transit and will arrive tomorrow.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 14:05