Goes beyond the limits or usual boundaries of something; surpasses or exceeds in excellence or extent.
From Latin 'transcendere,' combining 'trans-' (across, beyond) and 'scandere' (to climb). The word has been used in English since medieval times, especially in philosophy and theology to describe going beyond normal limits or understanding.
In philosophy, 'transcends' has special meaning—Kant used it to describe things beyond human knowledge, and religions talk about transcendent experiences that can't be fully described in ordinary language, making it one of the few words that tries to point toward the indescribable!
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