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Transcendence Definition & Meaning

transcendence
noun
  1. a state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material experience
  2. the state of excelling or surpassing or going beyond usual limits

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  • "whitman transcendence"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does transcendence mean?
a state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material experience the state of excelling or surpassing or going beyond usual limits
What part of speech is transcendence?
Transcendence is a noun.
How many definitions does transcendence have?
Transcendence has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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