Prefix trans- – Vocabulary Flashcards Online

transact (verb) /trænˈsækt/
Definition: To conduct or carry out a business deal, financial transaction, or any form of exchange or interaction between two or more parties.
Example Sentence: "The brokers found it more efficient to transact business over the phone."
Synonyms: accomplish; complete; conduct; deal; execute; handle
Opposite Meaning: neglect

transaction (noun) /trænˈsæk ʃən/
Definition: An exchange or interaction between two or more parties that involves the transfer or exchange of goods, services, or information.
Example Sentence: "She recorded every transaction meticulously in her financial ledger."
Synonyms: agreement; bargain; deal; exchange; negotiation; purchase
Opposite Meaning: stagnation

transcend (verb) /trɑːnˈsɛnd/
Definition: To rise above or go beyond the limits of a particular situation, condition, or experience.
Example Sentence: "The artist's work had the power to transcend language and cultural barriers."
Synonyms: eclipse; exceed; outclass; outmatch; outshine; outstrip
Opposite Meaning: succumb

transcribe (verb) /trænˈskraɪb/
Definition: To convert spoken or recorded information into written or typed form.
Example Sentence: "The secretary will transcribe the meeting minutes for reference."
Synonyms: copy; document; inscribe; log; note; record
Opposite Meaning: ignore

transfer (verb) /trænsˈfɜr/
Definition: To move or convey something or someone from one place, person, or situation to another.
Example Sentence: "I need to transfer money from my savings account to my checking account."
Synonyms: convey; deliver; exchange; forward; move; pass
Opposite Meaning: retain

transfix (verb) /trænsˈfɪks/
Definition: To cause someone to become motionless or entranced, often by shock or amazement.
Example Sentence: "The vibrant colors of the painting will transfix you from across the room."
Synonyms: absorb; captivate; engross; entrance; fascinate; hypnotize
Opposite Meaning: bore

transfuse (verb) /trænsˈfyuz/
Definition: To transfer or infuse a fluid, typically blood, from one individual to another.
Example Sentence: "The emergency room staff rushed to transfuse plasma to the accident victim to stabilize their condition."
Synonyms: convey; fill; imbue; implant; infuse; inject
Opposite Meaning: withdraw

transgression (noun) /tranzˈɡrɛʃn/
Definition: An act or behavior that violates a law, rule, moral code, or societal norm.
Example Sentence: "The teacher punished the student for his classroom transgression."
Synonyms: breach; fault; infringement; lapse; misdemeanor; offence
Opposite Meaning: compliance

transhumanism (noun) /trænsˈhyu məˌnɪz əm/
Definition: The advocacy for the use of technology and science to enhance and transcend human capabilities and limitations.
Example Sentence: "The philosophy of transhumanism raises ethical questions about human enhancement."
Synonyms: advancement; augmentation; biotechnology; cyborgism; enhancement; evolution
Opposite Meaning: naturalism

transient (adjective) /ˈtranzɪənt/
Definition: Temporary, passing, or brief in nature, often with a sense of impermanence and ephemerality.
Example Sentence: "The transient nature of the job made it difficult for him to settle down."
Synonyms: brief; cursory; ephemeral; evanescent; fleeting; fugitive
Opposite Meaning: permanent

transitory (adjective) /ˈtrænzəˌtɔri/
Definition: Temporary or not expected to last for a long time.
Example Sentence: "The transitory nature of fame can be difficult to cope with for many celebrities."
Synonyms: brief; ephemeral; flash; fleeting; fugacious; impermanent
Opposite Meaning: permanent

translucent (adjective) /tranzˈl(j)uːs(ə)nt/
Definition: Allowing some light to pass through but also diffusing or scattering the light, making it difficult to see clearly through the material.
Example Sentence: "The lampshade was translucent, casting a soft glow in the room."
Synonyms: clear; diaphanous; gauzy; glassy; limpid; lucid
Opposite Meaning: opaque

transmit (verb) /trænsˈmɪt/
Definition: To send or convey something from one place, person, or device to another.
Example Sentence: "The satellite will transmit the live feed to viewers around the world."
Synonyms: broadcast; communicate; convey; deliver; dispatch; disseminate
Opposite Meaning: retain

transmute (verb) /trænsˈmyut,/
Definition: To change or transform something from one form, substance, or nature into another.
Example Sentence: "The artist used colors and shapes to transmute her emotions into captivating abstract paintings."
Synonyms: alter; change; convert; metamorphose; modify; morph
Opposite Meaning: maintain

transparent (adjective) /tranˈsparənt/
Definition: Allowing light to pass through easily and clearly, making objects behind them visible without any distortion.
Example Sentence: "The glass was transparent, allowing for an unobstructed view."
Synonyms: clear; crystal; diaphanous; glassy; limpid; lucid
Opposite Meaning: opaque

transpire (verb) /tranˈspʌɪə/
Definition: To gradually emerge or disclose information, events, or details that were previously undisclosed or hidden.
Example Sentence: "It's unclear what will transpire at the meeting tomorrow."
Synonyms: arise; befall; betide; develop; emerge; ensue
Opposite Meaning: cease

transpose (verb) /trɑːnˈspəʊz/
Definition: To move something from one position or location to another, often in a different order or sequence.
Example Sentence: "He was able seamlessly transpose the musical score into a different key."
Synonyms: interchange; rearrange; reorder; reposition; shift; switch
Opposite Meaning: maintain