adj
transcendent
tran-SEHN-duhnt
Transcendent (adj) means going far beyond ordinary limits; extraordinary or supreme. Example: “The choir's performance was nothing short of transcendent.”
adj
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Going far beyond ordinary limits; extraordinary or supreme.
"The choir's performance was nothing short of transcendent."
"He described a transcendent moment of peace during the climb."
How to use transcendent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo far beyond the normal or expected that it feels extraordinary.
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Word forms
- Plural
- transcendents
- Comparative
- more transcendent
- Superlative
- most transcendent
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Etymology
From "transcend" plus "-ent," or borrowed directly from Latin "transcendens."
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What does “transcendent” mean?
The word “transcendent” means going far beyond ordinary limits; extraordinary or supreme. In plain terms, so far beyond the normal or expected that it feels extraordinary.
How do you pronounce “transcendent”?
“Transcendent” is pronounced tran-SEHN-duhnt (/tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “transcendent” in a sentence?
Here is “transcendent” used in a sentence: “The choir's performance was nothing short of transcendent.”
What part of speech is “transcendent”?
“Transcendent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “transcendent” come from?
The word “transcendent” comes from Latin. From "transcend" plus "-ent," or borrowed directly from Latin "transcendens.".
