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What prefix does the trans indicate?

The prefix "trans" can indicate a few different things, depending on the context:

1. Across, beyond, or through:

* Transatlantic: Across the Atlantic Ocean

* Transcontinental: Across a continent

* Transparent: Allowing light to pass through

2. Change, transformation, or transfer:

* Transgender: A person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth

* Transcribe: To make a written copy of something spoken or recorded

* Transfer: To move something from one place to another

3. Other meanings:

* Trans-: In some cases, it's simply used as a prefix indicating a connection to a specific field or area, such as "trans-national."

It's important to consider the context to understand the specific meaning of "trans."

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