Transportation

Definition

Transportation refers to the movement of people or goods from one place to another, as well as the means and methods used to achieve such movement.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌtrænspɔːrˈteɪʃən/
• Respelling: trans-por-TAY-shuhn (with "trans" as in "transmit," "por" as in "port," and "TAY-shuhn" rhyming with "station")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃn/
• Respelling: trans-por-TAY-shn (similar to American English, with "trans" as in "transmit," "por" like in "port," and "TAY-shn" as in "station" but with a shorter final syllable)

In both dialects, "transportation" is pronounced with the stress on the "TAY" syllable. The word starts with "trans," followed by "por," and ends with "TAY-shuhn" or "TAY-shn," with the primary difference being in the length of the final syllable, which tends to be shorter in British English.

Etymology

The term "transportation" is derived from the Latin "transportare" which means "to carry across." It's composed of "trans-" meaning "across" and "portare" meaning "to carry."

Derivatives

• Transport
• Transporter
• Transportable
• Transportingly
• Transportedness

Synonyms

• Transit
• Conveyance
• Movement

Antonyms

• Immobility
• Stasis
• Stationariness

Usage

• "The city is investing in better public transportation to reduce traffic congestion."
• "The transportation of goods by air has increased due to the demands of online shopping."

Related Terms

• Commute
• Vehicle
• Logistics
• Mode
• Infrastructure

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Movement of Goods or People: The action of moving or being moved from one location to another, especially on a large scale.
• Example: The transportation of goods across the country requires a well-maintained rail network.

• Means of Movement: A system or means of transporting people or goods.
• Example: Public transportation is a lifeline for many city residents.

• Historical Reference (Punishment): The act or process of deporting someone to a penal colony as a punishment.
• Example: In the 18th century, transportation to Australia was a common punishment for criminals in Britain.