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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Transcendent
The primary meaning of "Transcendent" refers to something that goes beyond the ordinary or usual, often in a way that is considered superior or extraordinary.
Definitions
- Going beyond the limits of what is ordinary or expected, to a higher or more spiritual level
- Existing or being beyond the range of ordinary or human experience
- Attributed to a power or existence that is beyond human experience or the material world
Etymology of Transcendent
The word "Transcendent" originates from the Latin "transcendere," which means "to climb across or beyond," and is a combination of "trans" meaning "beyond" and "scandere" meaning "to climb."
Historically, the term has been used in philosophical and theological contexts to describe something that surpasses human understanding or material existence, often relating to concepts of the divine or spiritual.
Example Uses
- The transcendent beauty of the sunset left everyone in awe.
- Her transcendent voice could move audiences to tears.
- The experience was transcendent, allowing me to see the world from a new perspective.
- The philosopher's ideas about the transcendent nature of reality sparked a lot of debate.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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