Trascendental (en. Transcendental)

/tɾasens̺enˈt̪al/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That surpasses the limits of the common.
The work of this artist is transcendental for the history of art.
La obra de este artista es trascendental para la historia del arte.
That has great relevance or significance.
It is a transcendental moment in a person's life.
Es un momento trascendental en la vida de una persona.
That refers to philosophical or metaphysical topics.
His reflections are transcendental and profound.
Sus reflexiones son trascendentales y profundas.

Etymology

From Latin 'transcendentālis', meaning 'that transcends'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

transcendental moment
An event of great importance that marks a significant change.
momento trascendental
transcendental decision
A choice whose consequence will be fundamental in the future.
decisión trascendental
transcendental change
A radical transformation that profoundly affects circumstances.
cambio trascendental

Related Words

transcend
To go beyond the limits of something.
trascender
transcendence
The quality of being transcendental or having a great impact.
trascendencia
transcendent
That transcends or is superior to what is usual.
trascendente

Slang Meanings

Something extremely relevant or impactful.
That movie is transcendental, I can't stop thinking about it.
Esa película es trascendental, no puedo dejar de pensar en ella.
Used in discussion contexts to highlight the importance of a topic.
It is a transcendental topic in our conversation.
Es un tema trascendental en nuestra conversación.