transcendence — The state of going beyond or rising above the normal limits of something, especially physical or human experience.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The state of going beyond or rising above the normal limits of something, especially physical or human experience.
Pronunciation (IPA): /trænˈsɛndəns/
Example Sentences
- After eating five bowls of ramen, he claimed to have reached a state of transcendence—also known as a food coma.
- The monk spent thirty years in the mountains seeking transcendence from worldly desires.
- My cat achieved transcendence today by finally jumping onto the kitchen counter after 47 failed attempts.
transcendence
NOUN[/trænˈsɛndəns/]
The state of going beyond or rising above the normal limits of something, especially physical or human experience.
On the mountain peak, the monk feels transcendence beyond all earthly worry.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'transcendere', meaning 'to climb over or beyond', combining 'trans-' (across) and 'scandere' (to climb).
Breakdown
trans- (across, beyond) + scand- (to climb) + -ence (noun-forming suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After eating five bowls of ramen, he claimed to have reached a state of transcendence—also known as a food coma.”
“The monk spent thirty years in the mountains seeking transcendence from worldly desires.”
“My cat achieved transcendence today by finally jumping onto the kitchen counter after 47 failed attempts.”
“The film explores themes of love, loss, and ultimate transcendence.”
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