Question

Break the word "transcontinental" into its word parts, explain what each means, and explain what the word means all together.

Answer 1

The prefix (added to the beginning of a word) trans means passing across or beyond something.

The meaning of continent is the mainland for example, North America.

The suffix (added to the end of a word).

The whole meaning of the word "transcontinental" (used for railway) means that the railroad goes across the whole continent or country.