trans- root words — words with the trans- root

The root trans- comes from English transgender, meaning transgender (clipping). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including transphobia, transphobic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the trans- root

Explore words with trans- — words containing the trans- root and sharing its sense of "transgender (clipping)". Examples include transphobia, transphobic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does trans- mean?

The trans- root means transgender (clipping), from English transgender. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.