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Words that have trans-as a prefix what does it do to word?

The prefix "trans-" comes from Latin and means "across," "beyond," "through," or "over." When added to a word, it generally indicates:

Movement or change:

* Across: "transatlantic" (across the Atlantic Ocean)

* Beyond: "transcendental" (beyond the limits of ordinary experience)

* Through: "transparent" (allowing light to pass through)

* Over: "transgress" (to go beyond the limits of what is allowed)

Transformation or transfer:

* Change in form or state: "transform" (to change into a different form)

* Transfer from one place or state to another: "translate" (to change from one language to another)

Beyond the literal:

* Transcendence: "transcendent" (surpassing ordinary limits)

* Metaphorical movement: "transmigration" (the passage of a soul after death into another body)

Here are some examples to illustrate:

* Transatlantic: A flight that crosses the Atlantic Ocean.

* Transparent: A material that allows light to pass through.

* Transform: To change something completely, like a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly.

* Translate: To change written text from one language into another.

* Transcendental: A philosophical concept that refers to experiences or ideas that go beyond ordinary human understanding.

The prefix "trans-" can create a wide range of meanings depending on the specific word it is added to.

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