1. An action or deed that goes beyond ordinary limits; an act of exceptional or supreme importance that surpasses normal human capacity or understanding
The rescue of the drowning child was considered a transcendent act of heroism.
O resgate da criança que se afogava foi considerado um ato transcendente de heroísmo.
2. In philosophical or theological contexts, an action that transcends the material or physical realm; a spiritual or divine act
The saints were known for their transcendent acts of faith and devotion.
Os santos eram conhecidos pelos seus atos transcendentes de fé e devoção.