Transcended: meaning, definitions and examples
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transcended
[ trænˈsɛndɪd ]
surpassing limits
To transcend means to go beyond the limits of something, whether it be a physical boundary, a mental block, or a social norm. It implies improvement or elevation beyond the ordinary or expected levels. For example, a person may transcend their personal struggles or limitations to achieve greatness. The term is often used in philosophical or spiritual contexts to denote a higher state of being or consciousness.
Synonyms
elevate, exceed, go beyond, rise above, surpass
Examples of usage
- She transcended her fears to become a leader.
- He aims to transcend traditional boundaries in art.
- The experience transcended ordinary sightseeing.
- Their love transcended all difficulties.
Translations
Translations of the word "transcended" in other languages:
🇵🇹 transcendeu
🇮🇳 उदात्त हुआ
🇩🇪 transzendiert
🇮🇩 melampaui
🇺🇦 перевершив
🇵🇱 przekroczył
🇯🇵 超越した
🇫🇷 transcendé
🇪🇸 trascendido
🇹🇷 aştı
🇰🇷 초월했다
🇸🇦 تجاوز
🇨🇿 překonal
🇸🇰 prekročil
🇨🇳 超越了
🇸🇮 presegel
🇮🇸 yfirgenginn
🇰🇿 асып кетті
🇬🇪 გადმოიწერა
🇦🇿 üstünlük təşkil etdi
🇲🇽 trascendido
Word origin
The term 'transcend' originates from the Latin word 'transcendere,' which is composed of 'trans-' meaning 'beyond' and 'scandere' meaning 'to climb.' The word made its way into Middle English around the late 14th century, implying the act of rising above or going beyond. Its usage has evolved through various philosophical and religious contexts, often associated with the idea of reaching a higher spiritual state or surpassing the material confines of existence. Over the centuries, transcendence has come to denote not only an elevation in status or condition but also an enhancement of understanding and experience.