To transcend
Example: They transcend limitations through innovation
Definition
"To transcend" means to go beyond or rise above a limit, boundary, or ordinary experience. It involves surpassing restrictions or challenges, often in a way that is remarkable or exceptional, such as when people transcend limitations through innovation.
Etymology
The word "to transcend" comes from the Latin 'transcendere,' which combines 'trans' meaning 'across' and 'scandere' meaning 'to climb.' Did you know? It literally means 'to climb over or beyond,' perfectly capturing the idea of going beyond ordinary limits.
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"To transcend" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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