Question 1 · Quick check
transcend
CEFRC1
/tɹæn(t)ˈsɛnd/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To go beyond a limit or ordinary experience.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo climb; to mount.
Examples
Great art has the power to transcend cultural and linguistic barriers.
Individuals have international duties which transcend the national obligations of obedience.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 4
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 4
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo surpass, as in intensity or power; to excel.
To pass beyond the limits of something.
More examples
In contextTo be human we must transcend our animal nature.
We cannot transcend what we refuse to face.
lights in the heavens transcending the region of the clouds
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Origin
verb
From Middle English transcenden, from Old French transcender, from Latin transcendō (“to climb over, step over, surpass, transcend”), from trans (“over”) + scandō (“to climb”); see scan; compare ascend, descend.