Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

transcender

verb
tran-ˈsen-dər
Definition
To go beyond the limits of something, surpassing or rising above.
Examples
  • She hopes to transcender the struggles of her past.
  • Great art can transcender cultural barriers, uniting people across the globe.
Meaning
In a broader context, it refers to overcoming the usual boundaries or limitations, often in a spiritual or intellectual sense.
Synonyms
  • Surpass
  • Exceed
  • Transcend
  • Rise above
  • Overcome