Transcend

/trænˈsɛnd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to go beyond the limits of; to surpass.

Her accomplishments transcend the expectations of her peers.

to rise above or be more important or better than something.

The beauty of the landscape transcends any description.

to exist above and independent from the material universe.

The philosopher argued that true knowledge transcends mere sensory experience.

Latin 'transcendere', from 'trans-' meaning 'beyond' + 'scandere' meaning 'to climb'.

transcend boundaries

to go beyond the limits that separate different areas or categories.

transcendental experience

an experience that goes beyond ordinary limits, often associated with spirituality.

transcend oneself

to rise above one's own limitations or ego.

transcendence

the state of going beyond ordinary limits.

transcendental

relating to a reality beyond the range of normal human experience.

transcendent

beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.

to level up in a significant way.

His latest album really transcends all his previous work.

to be on another level emotionally or spiritually.

After her trip, she felt transcendent, like she was in a whole new realm.