transcendental
|tran-scen-den-tal|
/ˌtræn.sɛnˈdɛn.təl/
beyond ordinary experience
Etymology
'transcendental' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'transcendentalis,' where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'scandere' meant 'to climb.'
'transcendentalis' transformed into the French word 'transcendental,' and eventually became the modern English word 'transcendental' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to climb across or beyond,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a spiritual or non-physical realm.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to a spiritual or non-physical realm.
The philosopher discussed transcendental ideas that go beyond human experience.
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Adjective 2
in mathematics, a number that is not algebraic, i.e., not a root of any non-zero polynomial equation with rational coefficients.
Pi is a transcendental number.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45