noun
transcendence
tran-SEHN-duhns
Transcendence (noun) means the state of going beyond or rising above ordinary limits. Example: “The meditation retreat promised a feeling of transcendence.”
noun
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The state of going beyond or rising above ordinary limits.
"The meditation retreat promised a feeling of transcendence."
"Many religions describe a form of spiritual transcendence."
How to use transcendence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe experience or quality of rising above normal boundaries, often used in spiritual or philosophical contexts.
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Etymology
Formed from "transcend" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ence."
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What does “transcendence” mean?
The word “transcendence” means the state of going beyond or rising above ordinary limits. In plain terms, the experience or quality of rising above normal boundaries, often used in spiritual or philosophical contexts.
How do you pronounce “transcendence”?
“Transcendence” is pronounced tran-SEHN-duhns (/tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “transcendence” in a sentence?
Here is “transcendence” used in a sentence: “The meditation retreat promised a feeling of transcendence.”
What is the opposite of “transcendence”?
The opposite of “transcendence” — its antonyms — is immanence.
What part of speech is “transcendence”?
“Transcendence” is a noun.
