transcending
|tran-scend-ing|
/trænˈsɛndɪŋ/
(transcend)
go beyond limits
Etymology
'transcend' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'transcendere,' where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'scandere' meant 'to climb.'
'transcendere' transformed into the Old French word 'transcendre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'transcend' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to climb across or beyond,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to go beyond the limits of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to go beyond the limits of something, especially a conceptual field or division.
Her performance transcended all expectations.
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Verb 2
to rise above or go beyond the ordinary limits of something.
The artist's work transcends traditional boundaries.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41