Prefix meaning 'across, beyond, through'; also used as an adjective relating to transgender identity.
From Latin 'trans' meaning 'across, over, beyond'. Used as a prefix in countless English words since the 14th century. The standalone use referring to transgender identity emerged in the late 20th century as a shortened form.
Trans is simultaneously one of our most ancient and most contemporary word elements - the Latin prefix has crossed into English in hundreds of words over centuries, while its recent standalone use has become central to modern discussions of identity and human experience.
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