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Definition of transantarctic
transantarctic
/ˌtrænz.ænˈtɑːrk.tɪk/
trans · ant · arc · tic
transantarctic Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• adjective
1
Crossing, extending across, or spanning the continent of Antarctica.
Example
"The explorers meticulously planned their transantarctic expedition, aiming to be the first to cross the entire frozen landmass on foot."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed by combining the prefix 'trans-' (across) and the root 'Antarctic' (the region surrounding the Earth's South Pole). First used widely to describe late 19th and early 20th-century polar expeditions traversing the continent.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Transantarctic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/transantarctic