Like 'tele' 'auto' etc, ei and trans are prefixes, but what do they actually mean?
2006-11-13 07:18:16 · 4 answers · asked by Dr Watson (UK) 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I don't have a clue about 'ei' either!! have googled and found loads but not 'ei' .
2006-11-13 07:29:08 · update #1
Whoops! It was 'bi' not 'ei' (prep being given over the phone!) makes it all a lot clearer doesn't it - sorry everyone and thanks for your help.
2006-11-14 02:49:52 · update #2
Are you sure "ei" is a prefix?
There are so few English words starting (or prefixed) with it.
Can you give examples please.
Trans also has specific uses in chemistry in describing isomerism, the alternative arrangement being Cis.
2006-11-13 08:03:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Trans" is a Latin preposition meaning "across." As a prefix, it has several meanings closely related to its original one, such as "beyond" and "on the other side of." The "verse" part of "transverse" comes from the Latin verb for "turn" and thus means "turned across." In mathematics, a transversal is a line drawn across another line or set of lines. BTW, for such information, I strongly recommend the American Heritage Dictionary, which is excellent for giving etymologies.
2016-03-28 04:28:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
trans means to move
like transportation
transport
transformation
google the term prefixes to find more info.
2006-11-13 07:21:27 · answer #3 · answered by Promoqueen in CA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"trans" means "through" or "across", like in "transatlantic" (across the Atlantic). I don't have a clue about ei.
2006-11-13 07:22:50 · answer #4 · answered by Fifi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋