ADJECTIVE

transzendent/ˌtʁanst͡sɛnˈdɛnt/transcendent; beyond ordinary experience; metaphysical

transzendent is a German adjective that means transcendent, beyond ordinary experience, or metaphysical. It is pronounced /ˌtʁanst͡sɛnˈdɛnt/.

Definitions

1.beyond the limits of ordinary experience; not immanent(philosophy, general)

a.transcending or surpassing the usual limits; belonging to a higher, non-empirical reality

Seine Gedankenwelt ist von transzendenten Vorstellungen geprägt.His world of thought is shaped by transcendent ideas.

2.not of this world; related to the divine or absolute(theology, religious)

a.belonging to what lies beyond the material world; divine

Viele Religionen beschreiben Gott als ein transzendentes Wesen.Many religions describe God as a transcendent being.

Adjective Forms

Positivetranszendent

Frequently asked questions

What does "transzendent" mean in English?
"transzendent" means transcendent, beyond ordinary experience, or metaphysical. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "transzendent"?
"transzendent" is pronounced /ˌtʁanst͡sɛnˈdɛnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "transzendent"?
"transzendent" is a adjective in German.

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