Definition of TRANSCEND

transcend

Verb

  • be greater in scope or size than some standard
  • be superior or better than some standard
  • To pass beyond the limits of something.
  • To surpass, as in intensity or power; to excel.
  • To climb; to mount.

Examples

  • lights in the heavens transcending the region of the clouds

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English transcenden, from Old French transcender, from Latin transcendere (“to climb over, step over, surpass, transcend”), from trans (“over”) + scandere (“to climb”); see scan; compare ascend, descend.

Antonyms

fall short of, stop short

Scrabble Score: 12

transcend: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
transcend: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
transcend: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

transcend: valid Words With Friends Word