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transcending

tran·scend
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tran-send]
    • /trænˈsɛnd/
    • /trænˈsend/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tran-send]
    • /trænˈsɛnd/

Definitions of transcending word

  • verb with object transcending to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed: to transcend the limits of thought; kindness transcends courtesy. 1
  • verb with object transcending to outdo or exceed in excellence, elevation, extent, degree, etc.; surpass; excel. 1
  • verb with object transcending Theology. (of the Deity) to be above and independent of (the universe, time, etc.). 1
  • verb without object transcending to be transcendent or superior; excel: His competitiveness made him want to transcend. 1

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Origin of transcending

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Latin trānscendere to surmount, equivalent to trāns- trans- + -scendere, combining form of scandere to climb

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Parts of speech for Transcending

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

transcending popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

transcending usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for transcending

adjective transcending

  • exquisite — Extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.

Top questions with transcending

  • what is transcending?

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