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transmountain

transmountain

6.4
On or across a mountain range
  • adjective
  • /trænzˈmaʊntən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : transmontano
  • A transmountain tunnel was constructed to connect the two regions more efficiently.

Examples

  • They planned a transmountain hike that would take them over the highest pass in the area.

  • The new transmountain pipeline will deliver oil across the rugged terrain.

  • The transmountain route offers stunning views of the valley.

  • Many hikers prefer the transmountain trails for their scenic beauty.

  • The new transmountain pipeline will deliver oil across the rugged terrain.

  • A transmountain tunnel was constructed to connect the two regions more efficiently.

  • They planned a transmountain hike that would take them over the highest pass in the area.

Synonyms

transmontane
vstransmountain
  • Formal
9.9

On the other side of the mountains from where you are

is situated across or extends over mountains rather than only on the far side

Surface Forms

transmountain positive

Morphology

transmountain = mountain (transparent) = trans + mountain

Meaning is a straightforward combination of the productive prefix 'trans-' ('across') and the noun 'mountain', so learners who know 'trans-' and 'mountain' can infer the sense.

Etymology

Transmountain combines trans- ('across') and mountain ('mountain'), which gives a clear image of something that goes over or through a mountain. So, when we call a pipeline or route transmountain, we mean it is placed on or stretches across a mountain range.