transcendence
Translation
transcendence, superiority, excellence
Examples
He sought spiritual transcendence through meditation.
He sought spiritual transcendence through meditation.
The transcendence of the music was breathtaking.
The transcendence of the music was breathtaking.
Grammar Patterns
the transcendence of ((sth.)) the quality of being able to go beyond normal limits or boundaries The transcendence of the music was breathtaking.
Similar Words
Synonyms: superiority, sublimity, otherworldliness
Etymology
From the verb 'transcend'. 'trans-' (beyond) + 'scandere' (to climb) + '-ence' (noun-forming suffix). The state of 'climbing beyond'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'transcend'. It's the state or experience of going beyond normal limits.