A prefix meaning 'across', 'beyond', or 'through'. It is used to form words that indicate movement or change from one place, state, or condition to another. prefix
The transatlantic flight took several hours.
The company is undergoing a transnational expansion.
Short for transgender, referring to a person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. adjective
She identifies as trans and is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
The trans community has been fighting for equal rights for decades.
In chemistry, referring to a molecular structure where certain groups are on opposite sides of a double bond or a ring structure. adjective
The trans isomer of the compound has different properties than the cis isomer.
Trans fats are often found in processed foods and are considered unhealthy.