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transisthmian

transisthmian

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Crossing a narrow strip of land that connects two larger lands
  • adjective
  • /trænˈɪsθmiən/
  • Specialized
: transistmico
  • The transisthmian route connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Examples

  • A transisthmian highway was proposed to improve trade routes across the narrow land.

  • The transisthmian railway made it possible to transport goods quickly between the two coasts.

  • Scientists studied the impact of the transisthmian canal on local wildlife and ecosystems.

  • Many species have transisthmian distributions.

  • The transisthmian highway was proposed to improve trade routes across the narrow land.

  • The transisthmian railway made it possible to transport goods quickly between the two coasts.

  • The transisthmian route connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Surface Forms

transisthmian positive

Morphology

transisthmian = isthmian (transparent) = trans + isthmian

The prefix 'trans-' (across) attaches to the adjective 'isthmian' (relating to an isthmus) producing a straightforward meaning 'across an isthmus'.

Etymology

The word transisthmian comes from trans- 'across', like in the word transport, and isthmus 'a narrow strip of land or neck'. So a transisthmian railway or canal is one that goes 'across' an isthmus, connecting the two coasts.