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English word origin

Etymology of trans

Learned borrowing from Latin trāns (“on the other side of”). Doublet of très.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
adj

In (or constituting, forming, or describing) a double bond in which the greater radical on both ends is on the opposite side of the bond. · In (or constituting, forming, or describing) a coordination compound in which the two instances of a particular ligand are on opposite sides of the central atom. · Of the side of the Golgi apparatus farther from the endoplasmic reticulum.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Learned borrowing from Latin trāns (“on the other side of”). Doublet of très.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
adj

Transgender or transsexual. · Alternative form of trans*.

verb

To cause to cross from one side to another of (gender, sex or similar). · To render (someone) transgender. · To become transgender.

noun

A trans person.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗
noun

Clipping of translation · Clipping of transaction. · Clipping of transmission.

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Clippings.

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Source etymology 4

Original entry ↗
noun

plural of tran

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