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Transcendent Definition & Meaning

transcendent
adjective
  1. exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
  2. beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding; "the notion of any transcendent reality beyond thought"

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Frequently asked questions

What does transcendent mean?
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding; "the notion of any transcendent reality beyond thought"
What part of speech is transcendent?
Transcendent is an adjective.
How many definitions does transcendent have?
Transcendent has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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