transcend
pronunciation
How to pronounce transcend in British English: UK [trænˈsend]
How to pronounce transcend in American English: US [trænˈsend]
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- Verb:
- go beyond
- go beyond
Word Origin
- transcend (v.)
- mid-14c., "escape inclusion in; lie beyond the scope of," from Old French transcendre "transcend, surpass," and directly from Latin transcendere "climb over or beyond, surmount, overstep," from trans- "beyond" (see trans-) + scandere "to climb" (see scan (v.)). Meanings "be surpassing, outdo, excel; surmount, move beyond" are from early 15c. Related: Transcended; transcending.
Example
- 1. This challenge and the response should transcend party politics .
- 2. In general , music travels well and can transcend geographical borders .
- 3. High achievers transcend these ? Impulses .
- 4. These users have crafted intellectual property rules , informal networks and peer review mechanisms that transcend borders .
- 5. However , extraordinary times offer opportunities to transcend usual narrow interests and create institutions of enduring value .