transzendental/tʁanst͡sɛndɛnˈtaːl/transcendental; metaphysical; beyond experience
transzendental is a German adjective that means transcendental, metaphysical, or beyond experience. It is pronounced /tʁanst͡sɛndɛnˈtaːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "transzendentaler" and "transzendentalsten".
Definitions
1.not based on empirical experience, but on a priori principles; relating to conditions of possibility of knowledge or experience(philosophy)
a.relating to the a priori conditions of cognition, often used in Kantian philosophy
Kant unterscheidet zwischen empirischem und transzendentalem Wissen.—Kant distinguishes between empirical and transcendental knowledge.
2.going beyond ordinary experience or the physical world(general, formal)
a.not explainable by empirical means
Mystische Erfahrungen werden oft als transzendental beschrieben.—Mystical experiences are often described as transcendental.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | transzendental |
|---|---|
| Comparative | transzendentaler |
| Superlative | transzendentalsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "transzendental" mean in English?
- "transzendental" means transcendental, metaphysical, or beyond experience. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "transzendental"?
- "transzendental" is pronounced /tʁanst͡sɛndɛnˈtaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "transzendental"?
- The comparative of "transzendental" is "transzendentaler" and the superlative is "transzendentalsten".
- What part of speech is "transzendental"?
- "transzendental" is a adjective in German.
