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transcender

to transcend

verb trahn-sahn-DEH Rare

Origin: Latin 'transcendere' (to climb beyond)

Usage Note

Transcender means to go beyond or rise above ordinary limits — used in philosophical, spiritual, and figurative contexts. It is a formal register verb; in everyday speech dépasser is more common. Transcender ses limites (to transcend one's limits) is a typical usage in personal-development or sports writing.

Examples

"L'art peut transcender les frontières culturelles."

Natural Translation

Art can transcend cultural boundaries.

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