transcendental
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Adj — Relating to ideas or knowledge that go beyond ordinary experience, especially in philosophy.
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Etymology
A learned borrowing via Medieval Latin "transcendentalis," from Latin "transcendens" ("surpassing").
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What does “transcendental” mean?
The word “transcendental” means relating to ideas or knowledge that go beyond ordinary experience, especially in philosophy. In plain terms, relating to ideas beyond everyday experience, or (in maths) a number that can't be a root of a rational polynomial equation.
How do you pronounce “transcendental”?
“Transcendental” is pronounced transn-DEHNTL (/ˌtɹænˌ(t)sɛnˈdɛntl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “transcendental” in a sentence?
Here is “transcendental” used in a sentence: “Kant's transcendental philosophy explores how the mind shapes experience.”
What part of speech is “transcendental”?
“Transcendental” is an adjective.
Where does the word “transcendental” come from?
The word “transcendental” comes from Medieval Latin. A learned borrowing via Medieval Latin "transcendentalis," from Latin "transcendens" ("surpassing").
How many meanings does “transcendental” have?
“Transcendental” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to ideas or knowledge that go beyond ordinary experience, especially in philosophy.