Why does XLAT mean 'translate'? [duplicate]
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It is said that XLAT
is an abbr of translate
. But I don't understand how come it ends up like that? There is no site on internet would explain it but they're all agree that XLAT
is shorten of translate
. I can get that LAT
is in the end part of translate (LATe
) but what about the X
?
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Why can “trans” be replaced with an x?
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It is said that XLAT
is an abbr of translate
. But I don't understand how come it ends up like that? There is no site on internet would explain it but they're all agree that XLAT
is shorten of translate
. I can get that LAT
is in the end part of translate (LATe
) but what about the X
?
abbreviations computing
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marked as duplicate by choster, Glorfindel, Chenmunka, jimm101, sumelic 3 hours ago
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I believe it may derive from a computer programme of that name.
– WS2
19 hours ago
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Welcome to EL&U. See Why can “trans” be replaced with an x? In short, X has been used as an abbreviation for cross (e.g. RR XING) for some time because it is the same basic shape as all manner of cross symbols (e.g. × ✕ ╳ ✖ 🞩 + ✠ ✛ ☩ ✚). Since trans- means to be across from something, to be at a distance to be crossed, and like meanings, abbreviating trans- as X has also taken hold especially in technical spheres, e.g. XFER, XMIT.
– choster
19 hours ago
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Why can “trans” be replaced with an x?
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It is said that XLAT
is an abbr of translate
. But I don't understand how come it ends up like that? There is no site on internet would explain it but they're all agree that XLAT
is shorten of translate
. I can get that LAT
is in the end part of translate (LATe
) but what about the X
?
abbreviations computing
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This question already has an answer here:
Why can “trans” be replaced with an x?
1 answer
It is said that XLAT
is an abbr of translate
. But I don't understand how come it ends up like that? There is no site on internet would explain it but they're all agree that XLAT
is shorten of translate
. I can get that LAT
is in the end part of translate (LATe
) but what about the X
?
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I believe it may derive from a computer programme of that name.
– WS2
19 hours ago
6
Welcome to EL&U. See Why can “trans” be replaced with an x? In short, X has been used as an abbreviation for cross (e.g. RR XING) for some time because it is the same basic shape as all manner of cross symbols (e.g. × ✕ ╳ ✖ 🞩 + ✠ ✛ ☩ ✚). Since trans- means to be across from something, to be at a distance to be crossed, and like meanings, abbreviating trans- as X has also taken hold especially in technical spheres, e.g. XFER, XMIT.
– choster
19 hours ago
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I believe it may derive from a computer programme of that name.
– WS2
19 hours ago
6
Welcome to EL&U. See Why can “trans” be replaced with an x? In short, X has been used as an abbreviation for cross (e.g. RR XING) for some time because it is the same basic shape as all manner of cross symbols (e.g. × ✕ ╳ ✖ 🞩 + ✠ ✛ ☩ ✚). Since trans- means to be across from something, to be at a distance to be crossed, and like meanings, abbreviating trans- as X has also taken hold especially in technical spheres, e.g. XFER, XMIT.
– choster
19 hours ago
I believe it may derive from a computer programme of that name.
– WS2
19 hours ago
I believe it may derive from a computer programme of that name.
– WS2
19 hours ago
6
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Welcome to EL&U. See Why can “trans” be replaced with an x? In short, X has been used as an abbreviation for cross (e.g. RR XING) for some time because it is the same basic shape as all manner of cross symbols (e.g. × ✕ ╳ ✖ 🞩 + ✠ ✛ ☩ ✚). Since trans- means to be across from something, to be at a distance to be crossed, and like meanings, abbreviating trans- as X has also taken hold especially in technical spheres, e.g. XFER, XMIT.
– choster
19 hours ago
Welcome to EL&U. See Why can “trans” be replaced with an x? In short, X has been used as an abbreviation for cross (e.g. RR XING) for some time because it is the same basic shape as all manner of cross symbols (e.g. × ✕ ╳ ✖ 🞩 + ✠ ✛ ☩ ✚). Since trans- means to be across from something, to be at a distance to be crossed, and like meanings, abbreviating trans- as X has also taken hold especially in technical spheres, e.g. XFER, XMIT.
– choster
19 hours ago
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'Trans' is a prefix meaning 'cross', as in 'Trans-siberian Express' or 'Trans-continental railway'.
X is used as an abbreviation of 'cross', thanks to its resemblance to a cross, and despite the shift in meanings of 'cross'.
So XLATE or XLAT is used as an abbreviate of 'translate'. XFER is similarly used as an abbreviation of transfer.
I quite agree, though I was struggling to find any evidence. X is certainly used in plant breeding for a cross. See under 'hybrid' in BBC Gardening and xlation is used to mean "translation" in a variety of contexts, as an online search shows. The Free Dictionary redirects me to 'translation' without actually mentioning why!
– David Robinson
18 hours ago
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Associative xconnections of the brain xmografes trans to x in these ecrossulent abbreviations ?
– visibleman
11 hours ago
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x is also used as a generic word-shortener (consider for example tx for transmit and rx for receive). Is there any evidence that this case was a specific relationship between x and trans rather than just a generic shortening?
– Peter Green
5 hours ago
So, this is the True meaning of Xmas
– aloisdg
5 hours ago
@PeterGreen it's not a generic word shortener at all. The example of Tx/Rx is an outlier, and it seems there's no agreement on why they were chosen
– OrangeDog
3 hours ago
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'Trans' is a prefix meaning 'cross', as in 'Trans-siberian Express' or 'Trans-continental railway'.
X is used as an abbreviation of 'cross', thanks to its resemblance to a cross, and despite the shift in meanings of 'cross'.
So XLATE or XLAT is used as an abbreviate of 'translate'. XFER is similarly used as an abbreviation of transfer.
I quite agree, though I was struggling to find any evidence. X is certainly used in plant breeding for a cross. See under 'hybrid' in BBC Gardening and xlation is used to mean "translation" in a variety of contexts, as an online search shows. The Free Dictionary redirects me to 'translation' without actually mentioning why!
– David Robinson
18 hours ago
1
Associative xconnections of the brain xmografes trans to x in these ecrossulent abbreviations ?
– visibleman
11 hours ago
2
x is also used as a generic word-shortener (consider for example tx for transmit and rx for receive). Is there any evidence that this case was a specific relationship between x and trans rather than just a generic shortening?
– Peter Green
5 hours ago
So, this is the True meaning of Xmas
– aloisdg
5 hours ago
@PeterGreen it's not a generic word shortener at all. The example of Tx/Rx is an outlier, and it seems there's no agreement on why they were chosen
– OrangeDog
3 hours ago
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'Trans' is a prefix meaning 'cross', as in 'Trans-siberian Express' or 'Trans-continental railway'.
X is used as an abbreviation of 'cross', thanks to its resemblance to a cross, and despite the shift in meanings of 'cross'.
So XLATE or XLAT is used as an abbreviate of 'translate'. XFER is similarly used as an abbreviation of transfer.
I quite agree, though I was struggling to find any evidence. X is certainly used in plant breeding for a cross. See under 'hybrid' in BBC Gardening and xlation is used to mean "translation" in a variety of contexts, as an online search shows. The Free Dictionary redirects me to 'translation' without actually mentioning why!
– David Robinson
18 hours ago
1
Associative xconnections of the brain xmografes trans to x in these ecrossulent abbreviations ?
– visibleman
11 hours ago
2
x is also used as a generic word-shortener (consider for example tx for transmit and rx for receive). Is there any evidence that this case was a specific relationship between x and trans rather than just a generic shortening?
– Peter Green
5 hours ago
So, this is the True meaning of Xmas
– aloisdg
5 hours ago
@PeterGreen it's not a generic word shortener at all. The example of Tx/Rx is an outlier, and it seems there's no agreement on why they were chosen
– OrangeDog
3 hours ago
|
show 4 more comments
'Trans' is a prefix meaning 'cross', as in 'Trans-siberian Express' or 'Trans-continental railway'.
X is used as an abbreviation of 'cross', thanks to its resemblance to a cross, and despite the shift in meanings of 'cross'.
So XLATE or XLAT is used as an abbreviate of 'translate'. XFER is similarly used as an abbreviation of transfer.
'Trans' is a prefix meaning 'cross', as in 'Trans-siberian Express' or 'Trans-continental railway'.
X is used as an abbreviation of 'cross', thanks to its resemblance to a cross, and despite the shift in meanings of 'cross'.
So XLATE or XLAT is used as an abbreviate of 'translate'. XFER is similarly used as an abbreviation of transfer.
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I quite agree, though I was struggling to find any evidence. X is certainly used in plant breeding for a cross. See under 'hybrid' in BBC Gardening and xlation is used to mean "translation" in a variety of contexts, as an online search shows. The Free Dictionary redirects me to 'translation' without actually mentioning why!
– David Robinson
18 hours ago
1
Associative xconnections of the brain xmografes trans to x in these ecrossulent abbreviations ?
– visibleman
11 hours ago
2
x is also used as a generic word-shortener (consider for example tx for transmit and rx for receive). Is there any evidence that this case was a specific relationship between x and trans rather than just a generic shortening?
– Peter Green
5 hours ago
So, this is the True meaning of Xmas
– aloisdg
5 hours ago
@PeterGreen it's not a generic word shortener at all. The example of Tx/Rx is an outlier, and it seems there's no agreement on why they were chosen
– OrangeDog
3 hours ago
|
show 4 more comments
I quite agree, though I was struggling to find any evidence. X is certainly used in plant breeding for a cross. See under 'hybrid' in BBC Gardening and xlation is used to mean "translation" in a variety of contexts, as an online search shows. The Free Dictionary redirects me to 'translation' without actually mentioning why!
– David Robinson
18 hours ago
1
Associative xconnections of the brain xmografes trans to x in these ecrossulent abbreviations ?
– visibleman
11 hours ago
2
x is also used as a generic word-shortener (consider for example tx for transmit and rx for receive). Is there any evidence that this case was a specific relationship between x and trans rather than just a generic shortening?
– Peter Green
5 hours ago
So, this is the True meaning of Xmas
– aloisdg
5 hours ago
@PeterGreen it's not a generic word shortener at all. The example of Tx/Rx is an outlier, and it seems there's no agreement on why they were chosen
– OrangeDog
3 hours ago
I quite agree, though I was struggling to find any evidence. X is certainly used in plant breeding for a cross. See under 'hybrid' in BBC Gardening and xlation is used to mean "translation" in a variety of contexts, as an online search shows. The Free Dictionary redirects me to 'translation' without actually mentioning why!
– David Robinson
18 hours ago
I quite agree, though I was struggling to find any evidence. X is certainly used in plant breeding for a cross. See under 'hybrid' in BBC Gardening and xlation is used to mean "translation" in a variety of contexts, as an online search shows. The Free Dictionary redirects me to 'translation' without actually mentioning why!
– David Robinson
18 hours ago
1
1
Associative xconnections of the brain xmografes trans to x in these ecrossulent abbreviations ?
– visibleman
11 hours ago
Associative xconnections of the brain xmografes trans to x in these ecrossulent abbreviations ?
– visibleman
11 hours ago
2
2
x is also used as a generic word-shortener (consider for example tx for transmit and rx for receive). Is there any evidence that this case was a specific relationship between x and trans rather than just a generic shortening?
– Peter Green
5 hours ago
x is also used as a generic word-shortener (consider for example tx for transmit and rx for receive). Is there any evidence that this case was a specific relationship between x and trans rather than just a generic shortening?
– Peter Green
5 hours ago
So, this is the True meaning of Xmas
– aloisdg
5 hours ago
So, this is the True meaning of Xmas
– aloisdg
5 hours ago
@PeterGreen it's not a generic word shortener at all. The example of Tx/Rx is an outlier, and it seems there's no agreement on why they were chosen
– OrangeDog
3 hours ago
@PeterGreen it's not a generic word shortener at all. The example of Tx/Rx is an outlier, and it seems there's no agreement on why they were chosen
– OrangeDog
3 hours ago
|
show 4 more comments
I believe it may derive from a computer programme of that name.
– WS2
19 hours ago
6
Welcome to EL&U. See Why can “trans” be replaced with an x? In short, X has been used as an abbreviation for cross (e.g. RR XING) for some time because it is the same basic shape as all manner of cross symbols (e.g. × ✕ ╳ ✖ 🞩 + ✠ ✛ ☩ ✚). Since trans- means to be across from something, to be at a distance to be crossed, and like meanings, abbreviating trans- as X has also taken hold especially in technical spheres, e.g. XFER, XMIT.
– choster
19 hours ago