transcendence

Sometimes tran·scend·en·cy

[tran-sen-duhns]

noun

1. the quality or state of being transcendent.

Other Word Forms

• self-transcendence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of transcendence¹

From the Medieval Latin word trānscendentia, dating back to 1595–1605. See transcendent, -ence

Example Sentences

Gray’s piece will also be in dialogue with this room, calling to it from another time and place — asking viewers to turn their gaze to history, slavery, transcendence, salvation, power and so much more.

From Los Angeles Times

In “Gethsemane,” the path of suffering becomes clear, and Erivo’s transcendence was all the more worshipped by the audience for being painfully achieved.

From Los Angeles Times

This transcendence is one of the film’s greatest gifts, a chance to practice serenity and patience when there is little of either.

From Salon

This is not wisdom but an acceptance of human nature that can lead to a transcendence from materialism.

From Los Angeles Times

The spiritual transcendence portion of the exhibit is marked by multiple television sets that play Coltrane’s show “Eternity’s Pillar,” in which she shared her teachings.

From Los Angeles Times

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