Transcend: meaning, definitions and examples

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transcend

 

[ trรฆnหˆsษ›nd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

spiritual awakening

To transcend means to go beyond the usual limits of something. It often refers to achieving a higher state of being or consciousness.

Synonyms

eclipse, exceed, outstrip, surpass

Examples of usage

  • He transcended his physical limitations and reached a state of pure enlightenment.
  • She transcended her fears and found inner peace.
  • The music transcended language barriers and touched the hearts of people from all over the world.
Context #2 | Verb

artistic expression

In art, to transcend means to rise above or go beyond the usual standards or expectations, creating something truly exceptional and timeless.

Synonyms

elevate, excel, surpass

Examples of usage

  • His paintings transcend mere representation, evoking deep emotions in the viewers.
  • The beauty of her performance transcended words, leaving the audience in awe.
  • The novel transcended genres, blending elements of romance, mystery, and fantasy seamlessly.

Translations

Translations of the word "transcend" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น transcender

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคคเคฟเค•เฅเคฐเคฎเคฃ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช transzendieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melampaui

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฒะตั€ัˆะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przekraczaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถ…่ถŠใ™ใ‚‹ (chลetsu suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท transcender

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trascender

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดˆ์›”ํ•˜๋‹ค (chowolhada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌุงูˆุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ekonat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prekonaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถ…่ถŠ (chฤoyuรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preseฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fara fram รบr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั‹ะฟ ะบะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒšแƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aลŸmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trascender

Word origin

The word 'transcend' comes from the Latin word 'transcendere', which means 'to climb over' or 'go beyond'. The concept of transcendence has been explored in various philosophical and spiritual traditions throughout history, emphasizing the idea of surpassing ordinary limitations and reaching a higher state of existence.

See also: transcendence, transcendency, transcendent, transcendental.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,852, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.