tran
scend
Third Person
transcends
Present Participle
transcending
Past Tense
transcended
Past Participle
transcended
1
to go beyond a particular limit, quality, or standard, often in an exceptional way
transitive
- His achievements in the field of science are likely to transcend those of his predecessors.
- The film attempts to transcend typical genre conventions, offering a unique and thought-provoking narrative.
- The athlete's performance on the field has the potential to transcend records and redefine expectations.
- The technological advancements in communication have the potential to transcend geographical distances and connect people worldwide.
- The novel's profound insights into the human condition allow it to transcend the boundaries of a typical coming-of-age story.
2
to go or be beyond the material or physical aspects of existence, indicating a superior existence or understanding
transitive
- The philosopher believed that true wisdom transcends the material world.
- He sought to transcend physical limitations through the power of the mind.
- Great art has the ability to transcend time and cultural boundaries.
- Their love transcended the constraints of distance and time, growing stronger every day.
- Some philosophers believe that the soul transcends the physical body.