The transcendence
Example: The transcendence of human consciousness is a key philosophical topic.
Definition
"The transcendence" refers to the state or quality of going beyond ordinary limits, especially in a philosophical context where it describes surpassing the physical or material world to reach a higher, often spiritual, reality or understanding.
Etymology
The word "the transcendence" comes from the Latin 'transcendere,' meaning 'to climb over or beyond.' It was adopted into English through Old French and gained philosophical significance in the 17th and 18th centuries, often used to describe concepts that go beyond empirical experience.
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"The transcendence" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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