Transcendental

/ˌtræn.sənˈdɛn.təl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to a concept that goes beyond the limits of ordinary experience.

The philosopher explored transcendental ideas that challenged the very nature of existence.

Involving a relation to or deduction from intuition or immediate experience.

Her views on art were transcendental, emphasizing the spiritual connection to creativity.

Pertaining to the a priori or inherent structures of experience as discussed in Kantian philosophy.

Kant's transcendental philosophy redefined the foundations of epistemology.

In mathematics, relating to the concept of numbers that cannot be expressed as a root of any non-zero polynomial equation with rational coefficients.

Pi is a transcendental number, meaning it cannot be expressed as a fraction.

From Latin 'transcendentalis', from 'transcendere' meaning 'to climb over, to transcend'.

transcendental meditation

A form of meditation aimed at achieving a heightened state of awareness.

transcendental philosophy

A branch of philosophy focused on the fundamental nature of reality and existence.

transcendental numbers

Numbers that are not roots of any non-zero polynomial equation with rational coefficients.

transcend

To go beyond the limits of; to surpass.

transcendency

The quality of being transcendental.

Out of this world.

That concert was transcendental!

Spiritual high.

After yoga, I felt completely transcendental.