Question

What is the meaning of the prefix “trans?”

Answer 1

Answer: D across

Explanation: Ex: Transportation - to go across

Answer 2

Answer:

D. Across

Explanation:

The prefix "trans" is derived from Latin and is used commonly throughout the English language.  There are many examples that can help determine the meaning of this prefix.  Consider these few examples:

TransAtlantic flight --> A flight across the Atlantic ocean

Account Transfer --> A movement of an item across acounts

Translate --> express a word or phrase across languages

Note, in all three of these examples, the prefix "Trans" is used and we can understand that the meaning here is clearly Across.

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