trans
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B2
/trænz/
across, beyond
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trans' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'trans-', where 'trans-' meant 'across' or 'beyond'.
Historical Evolution
'trans-' was used in Latin to form words indicating movement or change across boundaries, and eventually became a common prefix in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'across' or 'beyond', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
short for 'transgender', referring to a person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
She identifies as trans.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 10:15