Transcendent: meaning, definitions and examples

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transcendent

 

[ trรฆnหˆsษ›ndษ™nt ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

spiritual

Surpassing the ordinary; exceptional; extraordinary.

Synonyms

divine, incomparable, supreme

Examples of usage

  • Her beauty was transcendent, making everyone stop and stare.
  • The music had a transcendent quality, bringing tears to the eyes of the listeners.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophy

A transcendent being or reality beyond the material world.

Synonyms

metaphysical, non-material, supernatural

Examples of usage

  • Many philosophers believe in the existence of a transcendent deity.
  • The concept of a transcendent reality is a central theme in Eastern philosophy.

Translations

Translations of the word "transcendent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น transcendente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคคเคฟเคฐเคฟเค•เฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช transzendent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melampaui

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐะฝัั†ะตะฝะดะตะฝั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ transcendentny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถ…่ถŠ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท transcendant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trascendente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸkฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดˆ์›”์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูŽุฌูŽุงูˆูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ transcendentnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ transcendentnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถ…่ถŠ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ transcendenten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfirskilvitlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะฐะฝัั†ะตะฝะดะตะฝั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒœแƒกแƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ transsendent

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trascendente

Etymology

The word 'transcendent' originates from the Latin word 'transcendere', which means 'to climb over' or 'to surpass'. In philosophy and theology, the term has been used to describe that which is beyond the material world or human experience. The concept of the transcendent is often associated with spirituality, mysticism, and the divine. Throughout history, thinkers and religious figures have explored the idea of the transcendent in their quest for understanding the nature of reality and existence.

See also: transcend, transcendence, transcendency, transcendental.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,951, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.