transcendence
Translation
transcendence
Examples
He sought spiritual transcendence.
He sought spiritual transcendence.
The transcendence of the music was moving.
The transcendence of the music was moving.
Grammar Patterns
the transcendence ((of sth.)) the quality of being able to go beyond normal limits the transcendence of the music was moving.
Similar Words
Synonyms: superiority, excellence, sublimity
Etymology
From the verb 'transcend', from Latin 'trans-' (beyond) + 'scandere' (to climb). The '-ence' suffix denotes a state or quality.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'transcend'. It's the state or quality of being beyond normal limits.