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transcend

[tran-send]

verb (used with object)

  1. to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed.

    to transcend the limits of thought; kindness transcends courtesy.

  2. to outdo or exceed in excellence, elevation, extent, degree, etc.; surpass; excel.

    Synonyms:
  3. Theology.(of the Deity) to be above and independent of (the universe, time, etc.).



verb (used without object)

  1. to be transcendent or superior; excel.

    His competitiveness made him want to transcend.

transcend

/ ٰæˈɛԻ /

verb

  1. to go above or beyond (a limit, expectation, etc), as in degree or excellence

  2. (tr) to be superior to

  3. philosophy theol (esp of the Deity) to exist beyond (the material world)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • transcendingly adverb
  • untranscended adjective
  • ٰԲˈԻ徱Բ adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of transcend1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Latin ٰԲԻ “to surmount,” from ٰԲ- trans- + -scendere (combining form of scandere “to climb”)
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of transcend1

C14: from Latin ٰԲԻ to climb over, from trans- + scandere to climb
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Gauff is one of the few players who truly transcends the sport.

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Rather than transcending expectations, “Dangerous Animals” surrenders to them.

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With 39 wins from 45 matches, her powerful style transcends all surfaces and is backed up by an unparalleled consistency.

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Her status as a firm fan favourite was cemented when she won BBC's Sports Personality of the Year in 2023, showing her profile had transcended football.

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"Strengthening the relationship with the monarchy puts a stamp on legitimacy that transcends individual parties and the current political climate," Mr Vovk said.

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