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transcendence

[/træn.ˈsen.dəns/]
nounfemininepl: transcendences
transcendência
1. The state of surpassing usual limits; excellence beyond ordinary bounds
The artist's work achieved a level of transcendence that moved audiences to tears.
A obra do artista atingiu um nível de transcendência que emocionou o público às lágrimas.
2. In philosophy and spirituality, the quality of being beyond the limits of ordinary experience or understanding
Many spiritual traditions seek transcendence through meditation and prayer.
Muitas tradições espirituais buscam a transcendência através da meditação e da oração.
3. In Kantian philosophy, the state of being independent of or beyond the material world
Kant's concept of transcendence refers to that which exists beyond human perception.
O conceito de transcendência de Kant refere-se àquilo que existe além da percepção humana.
Synonyms
excellencesuperioritysupremacyspiritual elevationascendence
Antonyms
immanencelimitationordinarinessmundanity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transcendência
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
transcendência
Commonly used in academic and philosophical discourse
Portugal
transcendência
Standard usage, with emphasis in philosophical and theological contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach for transcendence
spiritual transcendence
transcendence of the self
beyond transcendence
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