transcendentally
[/ˌtrænsenˈdɛntəli/]
adverb
transcendentalmente
1. In a manner that transcends or goes beyond ordinary limits; in a way that surpasses normal experience or understanding
The philosopher argued transcendentally about the nature of reality beyond empirical observation.
O filósofo argumentou transcendentalmente sobre a natureza da realidade além da observação empírica.
2. In a manner relating to transcendentalism, a philosophical and literary movement emphasizing intuition and spirituality
Emerson wrote transcendentally about the connection between nature and the human soul.
Emerson escreveu transcendentalmente sobre a conexão entre a natureza e a alma humana.
3. In a way that exceeds the limits of ordinary experience; supremely or supremely spiritual
The music moved the audience transcendentally, evoking a sense of the divine.
A música comoveu a audiência transcendentalmente, evocando um senso do divino.
This term is predominantly used in academic and philosophical discussions in both English and Portuguese-speaking cultures. It relates to the 19th-century Transcendentalist movement in American literature and philosophy (exemplified by figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau), which emphasized intuition, nature, and individual spiritual experience over empirical rationalism. The word remains important in comparative philosophy and literary criticism.
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