trans

Meanings

Plural: transes

Adj

In (or constituting, forming, or describing) a double bond in which the greater radical on both ends is on the opposite side of the bond.
In (or constituting, forming, or describing) a coordination compound in which the two instances of a particular ligand are on opposite sides of the central atom.
Of the side of the Golgi apparatus farther from the endoplasmic reticulum.
Transgender or transsexual.
Alternative form of trans* (“having any gender identity other than cisgender”).

Noun

A trans person.
Clipping of transaction.
Clipping of transmission.
plural of tran

Verb

To cause to cross from one side to another of (gender, sex or similar).
To render (someone) transgender.
To become transgender.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin trāns (“on the other side of”). Doublet of très.

Synonyms

trans someone's gender

Antonyms

cis

Scrabble Score: 5

trans is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
trans is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
trans is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

trans is a valid Words With Friends word