transcendent
/trænˈsɛndənt/
noun
- Something that is beyond ordinary experience or understanding, especially in philosophy or spirituality.
- The mystic sought to understand the transcendent through prayer and fasting.
- The concept of the transcendent is central to many metaphysical systems.
- In his writings, he explores the relationship between the material world and the transcendent.
adjective
- Going beyond ordinary limits; extremely great or exceptional.
- The musician's transcendent talent earned her a place in the hall of fame.
- The novel offers a transcendent vision of a world without war.
- They described the view from the mountain as a transcendent experience.
- In philosophy and religion, existing beyond the physical world or human understanding.
- In meditation, some people seek a transcendent state of pure awareness.
- Many religions teach that God is transcendent and beyond human comprehension.
- The philosopher argued that transcendent truths cannot be proven by science alone.
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