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Definition of transcend

transcend

/trænˈsɛnd/
tran · scend
Adverb:transcendently
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Adjective:transcendent
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Past Simple:transcended
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Past Participle:transcended
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Present Participle:transcending
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transcend Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To go beyond the range, limits, or boundaries of something (such as human experience, reason, or cultural divisions).

Example

"Great music has the power to transcend language barriers and unite people from diverse backgrounds."

2

To surpass or be superior to a person or thing in quality, achievement, or degree.

Example

"Her latest symphony transcends all of her earlier compositions in emotional depth and complexity."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French transcendre or directly from Latin transcendere, meaning 'to climb over or surmount,' formed from trans- ('across, beyond') and scandere ('to climb').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Transcend. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/transcend
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