English · Arts & Literature
transcend
/trænˈsɛnd/
[/trænˈsɛnd/]
to rise above or go beyond
Advancedverb
Definition
To transcend is to go beyond the usual limits of something. Speakers describe ideas that transcend borders or generations.
Example
Great music can transcend language and culture.
Great music can transcend language and culture.
Etymology
From Latin 'transcendere', meaning to climb over or beyond.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for ideas or art that surpass ordinary limits.