transcend
Transcend (verb) means to go beyond the usual limits of something. Example: “Great art can transcend language barriers.”
How to use transcend
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo rise above or go past normal boundaries.
Word forms
transcended past tense, transcends singular
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Great art can _____ language barriers.
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").