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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