Transcending Meaning in English

word · lemma: transcend

US

tɹænˈsɛndɪŋ

tran-SEN-ding

UK

tɹænsˈɛndɪŋ

trans-SEN-ding

Definition

Going beyond the limits of something, or rising above normal boundaries; often used in a physical, mental, or spiritual sense.

Usage & Nuances

Used formally and often abstractly; common collocations are 'transcending boundaries', 'transcending differences', or 'transcending limitations'. Not used for physical movement like 'climb' or 'cross'.

• Spanish: trascender - ir más allá de
• Portuguese (BR): transcender - ir além de
• Portuguese (PT): transcender - ir além de
• Chinese (Simplified): 超越
• Chinese (Traditional): 超越
• Hindi: पार करना - अतिक्रमण करना
• Arabic: تجاوز - تخطى
• Bengali: অতিক্রম করা - উপরে ওঠা (আধ্যাত্মিক অর্থে)
• Russian: превосходящий - выходящий за пределы
• Japanese: 超越する
• Vietnamese: vượt lên trên - vượt qua (giới hạn/trở ngại)
• Korean: 초월하다
• Turkish: aşmak - ötesine geçmek
• Urdu: فوق ہونا - برتر ہونا
• Indonesian: melampaui - melampaui batas

Example Sentences

The story is about love transcending time and space.

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He dreams of transcending his current limitations.

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Music has a way of transcending language barriers.

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She believes in transcending differences to bring people together.

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Art is about transcending the ordinary and touching something universal.

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By transcending old habits, he created a better life for himself.

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