trans - across, through

transatlantic (adj) Across the Atlantic Ocean

The transatlantic flight from New York to London took four hours The transatlantic flight from New York to London took four hours. Before the 1900s, transatlantic voyages were long and dangerous.

transcontinental (adj) Across a continent

In 1869, the transcontinental railroad reduced travel from months to less than a week. The transcontinental railroad helped California’s population growth.

transcribe (v) To write across languages; to translate

Melissa tried to transcribe the doctor’s notes but was unsuccessful Melissa tried to transcribe the doctor’s notes but was unsuccessful. Court hearings are transcribed by the court reporter, or stenographer.

transect (v) To cut across or divide by cutting

If you transect the grass, you will ruin the beautifully manicured lawn. Your teacher might ask you to transect a plant to learn about internal and external structures.

transfer (v) To move from one place to another; to move across places

The sun transfers light to plants to allow them to complete photosynthesis. My cousin wished she could transfer Einstein’s knowledge into her brain.

translate (v) To cut through any language barrier by changing one language to another

When you visit a foreign country, you will need someone to help you translate words. Jake translates Polish to English so his wife can understand his grandmother.

translucent (adj) Clear; light can pass through; see through but not perfectly clear

When the man replaced the plain glass with translucent glass, he had more privacy. The frog’s skin appeared almost translucent.

transparent (adj) Perfectly clear; obvious; light shows clearly through

Annabeth’s feelings were transparent when she blushed every time Luke spoke. The transparent object allows me to see what is on the other side.

transpiration (n) The process of giving off moisture through pores of skin or through the surface of leaves and plants

Most water in a plant is lost through transpiration Most water in a plant is lost through transpiration. To observe transpiration in process, Mrs. Tatlock placed a plastic baggie around a leaf on a tree.

transport (v) To carry from one place to another; to carry through an area

The injured man was transported to the hospital via helicopter The injured man was transported to the hospital via helicopter. Cargo ships are used to transport goods across the Pacific Ocean.