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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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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marked as duplicate by choster, Glorfindel, Chenmunka, jimm101, sumelic Feb 20 at 14:52
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I believe it may derive from a computer programme of that name.
– WS2
Feb 19 at 23:06
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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
Feb 19 at 23:06
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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
asked Feb 19 at 22:38
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This question already has an answer here:
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?
This question already has an answer here:
Why can “trans” be replaced with an x?
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asked Feb 19 at 22:38
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asked Feb 19 at 22:38
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asked Feb 19 at 22:38
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asked Feb 19 at 22:38
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asked Feb 19 at 22:38
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I believe it may derive from a computer programme of that name.
– WS2
Feb 19 at 23:06
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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
Feb 19 at 23:06
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I believe it may derive from a computer programme of that name.
– WS2
Feb 19 at 23:06
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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
Feb 19 at 23:06
I believe it may derive from a computer programme of that name.
– WS2
Feb 19 at 23:06
I believe it may derive from a computer programme of that name.
– WS2
Feb 19 at 23:06
7
7
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
Feb 19 at 23:06
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
Feb 19 at 23:06
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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.
answered Feb 19 at 23:06
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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
Feb 19 at 23:27
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Associative xconnections of the brain xmografes trans to x in these ecrossulent abbreviations ?
– visibleman
Feb 20 at 7:04
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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
Feb 20 at 12:38
So, this is the True meaning of Xmas
– aloisdg
Feb 20 at 13:00
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@DJClayworth no, it's because Christ (in Greek) starts with a Χ.
– OrangeDog
Feb 20 at 15:15
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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.
answered Feb 19 at 23:06
DJClayworthDJClayworth
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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
Feb 19 at 23:27
1
Associative xconnections of the brain xmografes trans to x in these ecrossulent abbreviations ?
– visibleman
Feb 20 at 7:04
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
Feb 20 at 12:38
So, this is the True meaning of Xmas
– aloisdg
Feb 20 at 13:00
1
@DJClayworth no, it's because Christ (in Greek) starts with a Χ.
– OrangeDog
Feb 20 at 15:15
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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.
answered Feb 19 at 23:06
DJClayworthDJClayworth
11.3k12535
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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
Feb 19 at 23:27
1
Associative xconnections of the brain xmografes trans to x in these ecrossulent abbreviations ?
– visibleman
Feb 20 at 7:04
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
Feb 20 at 12:38
So, this is the True meaning of Xmas
– aloisdg
Feb 20 at 13:00
1
@DJClayworth no, it's because Christ (in Greek) starts with a Χ.
– OrangeDog
Feb 20 at 15:15
|
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.
answered Feb 19 at 23:06
DJClayworthDJClayworth
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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.
answered Feb 19 at 23:06
DJClayworthDJClayworth
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answered Feb 19 at 23:06
DJClayworthDJClayworth
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answered Feb 19 at 23:06
DJClayworthDJClayworth
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answered Feb 19 at 23:06
DJClayworthDJClayworth
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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
Feb 19 at 23:27
1
Associative xconnections of the brain xmografes trans to x in these ecrossulent abbreviations ?
– visibleman
Feb 20 at 7:04
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
Feb 20 at 12:38
So, this is the True meaning of Xmas
– aloisdg
Feb 20 at 13:00
1
@DJClayworth no, it's because Christ (in Greek) starts with a Χ.
– OrangeDog
Feb 20 at 15:15
|
show 4 more comments
1
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
Feb 19 at 23:27
1
Associative xconnections of the brain xmografes trans to x in these ecrossulent abbreviations ?
– visibleman
Feb 20 at 7:04
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
Feb 20 at 12:38
So, this is the True meaning of Xmas
– aloisdg
Feb 20 at 13:00
1
@DJClayworth no, it's because Christ (in Greek) starts with a Χ.
– OrangeDog
Feb 20 at 15:15
1
1
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
Feb 19 at 23:27
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
Feb 19 at 23:27
1
1
Associative xconnections of the brain xmografes trans to x in these ecrossulent abbreviations ?
– visibleman
Feb 20 at 7:04
Associative xconnections of the brain xmografes trans to x in these ecrossulent abbreviations ?
– visibleman
Feb 20 at 7:04
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
Feb 20 at 12:38
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
Feb 20 at 12:38
So, this is the True meaning of Xmas
– aloisdg
Feb 20 at 13:00
So, this is the True meaning of Xmas
– aloisdg
Feb 20 at 13:00
1
1
@DJClayworth no, it's because Christ (in Greek) starts with a Χ.
– OrangeDog
Feb 20 at 15:15
@DJClayworth no, it's because Christ (in Greek) starts with a Χ.
– OrangeDog
Feb 20 at 15:15
|
show 4 more comments
I believe it may derive from a computer programme of that name.
– WS2
Feb 19 at 23:06
7
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
Feb 19 at 23:06