forbidden word: trans
trans
trans¹, adjective
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transgender.
Their son is trans.
Laura is a trans woman. -
(no longer in common use) transsexual.
noun
plural transes, plural trans.
Usually Offensive., a person who is transgender.
trans*2
adjective
of or relating to people with gender expressions outside traditional norms, as transgender, genderqueer, agender, or nonbinary: campus groups that welcome trans* students.
important trans* issues;
campus groups that welcome trans* students.
noun
Usually Offensive., a person with a gender identity outside traditional gender norms.
trans-3
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a prefix occurring in loanwords from Latin (transcend; transfix ); on this model, used with the meanings “across,” “beyond,” “through,” “changing thoroughly,” “transverse,” in combination with elements of any origin: transisthmian; trans-Siberian; transempirical; transvalue.
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Chemistry., a prefix denoting a geometric isomer having a pair of identical atoms or groups on the opposite sides of two atoms linked by a double bond.
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Astronomy., a prefix denoting something farther from the sun (than a given planet): trans-Martian; trans-Neptunian.
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a prefix meaning “on the other side of,” referring to the misalignment of one’s gender identity with one’s sex assigned at birth: transgender.
trans.4
- transaction.
- transfer.
- transferred.
- transformer.
- transit.
- transitive.
- translated.
- translation.
- translator.
- transparent.
- transportation.
- transpose.
- transverse.
Sensitive Note
The terms transgender and trans are generally accepted as interchangeable. However, some people prefer the shortened adjective trans to avoid any reference to assigned sex or binary gender in this inclusive identity label. Many transgender people prefer writing trans compounds as two words, as in trans man, trans woman, and trans person. When so written as an open compound with a space, trans functions as an adjective modifying a noun such as man. Spelling these words as closed or hyphenated compounds, as in transmale and trans-people, loses the distinction between trans as a descriptive adjective and man, woman, or person as a human being. Similarly, cis male and cis female are the preferred spelling of these terms. See also transgender.
See trans, transgender.
Word History and Origins
Origin of trans.1
First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening
Origin of trans.2
First recorded in 2000–05; by shortening of transgender ( def. )
Origin of trans.3
From Latin, combining form of trāns (adverb and preposition) “across, beyond, through”
from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025d). In Dictionary.com.
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example sentences: trans
Trans sports debates left parents and daughters feeling like their years of hard work could be erased.
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Even in California, a state that’s considered a haven for trans people, the climate seems to be shifting.
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In a surprising move for an elected official who has proclaimed support for the trans community, Gov. Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a bill that would have required 12 months of hormone therapy coverage for transgender patients in California, citing cost concerns.
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Centrist proposals to focus on economic issues over social policies – including trans rights – have prompted condemnations from many on the left.
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In 2021, transphobic remarks made by comedian Dave Chappelle in his special “The Closer” led to protests, walkouts and even a resignation of a trans employee.
Read more on Los Angeles Times
from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025d). In Dictionary.com.
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As a working social worker and counselor, Trans in many cases is not a simple diagnosis. I have met a few Trans persons or who thought they were trans and one female who trans to male completely, she was in her 40s .Our mayor here almost had a heart issues and blacked balled Him. As a counselor I have found that many trans persons have Psych issues . I deffnately would not recommend it for children or for that matter for anyone under 45 to 60 years old and i think Miss Jenner has also recommended an age where a person knows for sure . Judgements do not help. Who knows what certain drugs , invetro and other experimental things took place with pregnant women to manipulate genetics.
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