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Synonyms & Similar Words
transcendence
ascendance
supremacy
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Meaning of Transcendence
The state of being beyond the limits of human experience or understanding.
Definitions
- The quality or state of being transcendent, which means going beyond the limits of human experience or understanding.
- * A state of being or existence that is beyond human experience or understanding, often associated with spiritual or mystical concepts.
Etymology of Transcendence
The word "transcendence" originates from the Latin words "transcendere," meaning "to climb over" or "to surpass," and the suffix "-ence," which forms a noun indicating a state or quality.
Historically, the term has been used in philosophical and theological contexts to describe the state of being beyond human experience or understanding, often associated with spiritual or mystical concepts.
Example Uses
- The philosopher's concept of transcendence emphasized the importance of moving beyond the limits of human understanding to achieve a deeper level of knowledge and awareness.
- * The artist's use of light and color created a sense of transcendence, transporting the viewer to a world beyond the ordinary.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
limitation
restriction
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mortality
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ordinarness
mundanity
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coarseness
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baseness
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