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transcend

2 antonyms and opposites of transcend, grouped by meaning.

Verb — To go beyond the usual limits of something.

Antonyms

fall short of stop short

How to use transcend

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

transcend boundaries transcend differences transcend the ordinary

Etymology

From Old French "transcender," from Latin "transcendere" — "to climb over or surpass," from "trans-" ("across") plus "scandere" ("to climb").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “transcend” mean?

The word “transcend” means to go beyond the usual limits of something. In plain terms, to rise above or go past normal boundaries.

How do you pronounce “transcend”?

“Transcend” is pronounced tran-SEHND (/tɹæn(t)ˈsɛnd/ in IPA).

How do you use “transcend” in a sentence?

Here is “transcend” used in a sentence: “Great art can transcend language barriers.”

What is another word for “transcend”?

Words with a similar meaning to “transcend” include overgo, surpass, dwarf, eclipse, excel and forpass.

What is the opposite of “transcend”?

The opposite of “transcend” — its antonyms — are fall short of and stop short.

What part of speech is “transcend”?

“Transcend” is a verb.

Where does the word “transcend” come from?

The word “transcend” comes from Latin. From Old French "transcender," from Latin "transcendere" — "to climb over or surpass," from "trans-" ("across") plus "scandere" ("to climb").

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