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transcendto 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/

Korean meaning: 초월하다, 뛰어넘다, 능가하다

Korean pronunciation: 트랜**센**드

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

transcend concept
💡 Concept

The climber transcends the storm barrier to reach the summit

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transcend rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

While others defend below, heroes ascend and transcend!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/trænˈsend/
🇬🇧 UK/trænˈsend/

🌳Etymology

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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.

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🎵Rhyme

ascenddescendextenddefend
ascend
descend
extend
defend

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cooking skills transcend the basic level of burning water.

Art has the power to transcend language barriers and unite people.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

surpassexceedovercomerise abovego beyond

Antonyms

limitrestrictconfine

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