Definition

Relating to something that is located across or beyond the ocean.

Example

The transoceanic flight took over twelve hours to reach its destination.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new transoceanic flight that just started?

Yeah, I saw that! It makes traveling so much easier.

I can’t believe we can finally fly directly across the ocean.

Right? It’s about time they offered something transoceanic like that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Transoceanic → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "oceanus" (from Latin, meaning ocean) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "transoceanic" refers to something that pertains to or crosses the ocean.

Memory Tip

Think of 'across' ('trans-') and 'ocean' ('oceanus') to remember that 'transoceanic' means something that goes across the ocean.

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