transcend — to go beyond the usual limits of something; to be or go beyond the range or limits of
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to go beyond the usual limits of something; to be or go beyond the range or limits of
Pronunciation (IPA): /trænˈsend/
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills transcend the basic level of burning water.
- Art has the power to transcend language barriers and unite people.
- His ability to transcend sleep deprivation during exam week was legendary.
transcend
VERB[/trænˈsend/]
to go beyond the usual limits of something; to be or go beyond the range or limits of
The ambitious chef used a stepladder to serve his giant burger, which completely transcended the limits of a normal meal.
TRAM SEND passengers beyond limits — transcending boundaries!
While the overall market trend continued to descend, the new product managed to transcend all limits by breaking through the top of the chart.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'transcendere', composed of 'trans-' (across, beyond) and 'scandere' (to climb). The word literally means 'to climb across or beyond' and entered English in the 14th century through Old French and Medieval Latin.
Breakdown
trans- (across, beyond) + scend (climb, from Latin scandere) = transcend
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📝Examples
“My cooking skills transcend the basic level of burning water.”
“Art has the power to transcend language barriers and unite people.”
“His ability to transcend sleep deprivation during exam week was legendary.”
“The novel's themes transcend its historical setting to speak to modern readers.”
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