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transcendence

 

[ trรฆnหˆsษ›ndษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spiritual awakening

Transcendence is the act of rising above something to a superior state. It is often associated with spiritual enlightenment and a sense of connection to a higher power.

Synonyms

elevation, enlightenment, exaltation

Examples of usage

  • His experience of transcendence during meditation brought him inner peace.
  • The feeling of transcendence she felt while hiking in the mountains was indescribable.
Context #2 | Noun

artistic expression

In art and literature, transcendence refers to the idea of surpassing the ordinary and reaching a state of beauty or emotional depth that goes beyond the physical realm.

Synonyms

elevation, sublimity, transcendency

Examples of usage

  • The painting captured a sense of transcendence that moved all who viewed it.
  • The poet's words had a transcendent quality that touched the hearts of readers.
Context #3 | Noun

philosophical concept

In philosophy, transcendence can refer to the idea of existence or experience that is beyond the material world, often associated with notions of the divine or the infinite.

Synonyms

superiority, supremacy, transcendency

Examples of usage

  • The philosopher's exploration of transcendence led to profound insights into the nature of reality.
  • The concept of transcendence challenges our understanding of the limits of human perception.

Translations

Translations of the word "transcendence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น transcendรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคคเคฟเคšเฅ‡เคคเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Transzendenz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ transendensi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐะฝัั†ะตะฝะดะตะฝั‚ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ transcendencja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถ…่ถŠ (ใกใ‚‡ใ†ใˆใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท transcendance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trascendencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸkฤฑnlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดˆ์›”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌุงูˆุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ transcendence

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ transcendencia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถ…่ถŠ (chฤoyuรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ transcendenca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfirskilvitleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะฐะฝัั†ะตะฝะดะตะฝั‚ั‚ั–ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒœแƒกแƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ transsendensiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trascendencia

Etymology

The word 'transcendence' dates back to the 15th century and is derived from the Latin word 'transcendere', meaning 'to climb over, surpass'. The concept of transcendence has been explored in various religious, philosophical, and artistic traditions throughout history, reflecting humanity's enduring quest for connection to something greater than oneself.

See also: transcend, transcendency, transcendent, transcendental.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,750, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.