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单词 transcendental
释义

transcendental

adjective

tran·​scen·​den·​tal ˌtran(t)-ˌsen-ˈden-tᵊl How to pronounce transcendental (audio)
-sən-
1
a
: transcendent sense 1b
b
: supernatural
c
: abstruse, abstract
d
: of or relating to transcendentalism
2
a
: incapable of being the root of an algebraic equation with rational coefficients
π is a transcendental number
b
: being, involving, or representing a function (such as sin x, log x, ex) that cannot be expressed by a finite number of algebraic operations
transcendental curves
3
in Kantian philosophy
a
: of or relating to experience as determined by the mind's makeup
b
: transcending experience but not human knowledge
4
: transcendent sense 1a
transcendentally
ˌtran(t)-ˌsen-ˈden-tᵊl-ē How to pronounce transcendental (audio)
-sən-
adverb

Synonyms

  • metaphysical
  • otherworldly
  • paranormal
  • preternatural
  • supernatural
  • transcendent
  • unearthly
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Example Sentences

the concept of the soul as a transcendental entity that exists entirely apart from the body in his speeches he manifests a transcendental ability to inspire people from all points on the political spectrum
Recent Examples on the Web Nailed through the forehead and into the brain, a spike of tellurium transports its recipient into a state of transcendental bliss. Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 And the Law of the Reliable B-Movie Director, which declares that in the hands of someone without a discernible voice but who still knows how to hug the narrative curves, a simplistic slab of pulp can become transcendental. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2022 The body of work is inspired by the energy and transcendental jazz music icons John and Alice Coltrane. Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al, 12 Aug. 2022 Every genre can be represented in these songs about dads, whether that's transcendental chart-toppers like The Beatles, emphatic anthems of love from Stevie Wonder, or the Motown sound of Jackson 5. Mia Uzzell, Glamour, 19 June 2022 Through Casey’s plight of suburban isolation, the artist reaches out to us from a corner of the web’s endless abyss with an unmissable invitation, quite literally demonstrating the transcendental prowess of storytelling. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2022 Is King representing the transcendental journey of Black people across continents over centuries, film has also helped reaffirm the idea of communities returning home. Christian Adofo, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2022 Amleth’s transcendental initiation involves crawling around on all fours underground with his father, howling like wolves. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2022 In whatever way Sibelius achieved it, his final symphony can, in the right hands, have a transcendental power. Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

transcendental

adjective

1
as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe the concept of the soul as a transcendental entity that exists entirely apart from the body

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • supernatural
  • metaphysical
  • transcendent
  • mystical
  • paranormal
  • otherworldly
  • mystic
  • spiritual
  • divine
  • celestial
  • unearthly
  • psychical
  • psychic
  • spiritualistic
  • preternatural
  • heavenly
  • spiritistic
  • supersensible
  • numinous
  • extrasensory
  • supersensory
  • occult
  • unworldly
  • ethereal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • natural
  • earthly
  • mundane
2
as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature in his speeches he manifests a transcendental ability to inspire people from all points on the political spectrum

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • superhuman
  • magical
  • miraculous
  • uncanny
  • transcendent
  • remarkable
  • supernatural
  • phenomenal
  • supernormal
  • unearthly
  • unique
  • preternatural
  • outstanding
  • strange
  • bizarre
  • peculiar
  • eerie
  • grotesque
  • marvelous
  • singular
  • unusual
  • curious
  • rare
  • weird
  • outrageous
  • confounding
  • kinky
  • mystifying
  • quirky
  • idiosyncratic
  • uncommon
  • funny
  • bewildering
  • outré
  • quaint
  • perplexing
  • outlandish
  • unnatural
  • baffling
  • marvellous
  • puzzling
  • prodigious
  • atypical
  • screwy
  • wacky
  • aberrant
  • fantastical
  • eery
  • flaky
  • freak
  • freakish
  • wild
  • unconventional
  • whacky
  • queer
  • queerish
  • shocking
  • fantastic
  • striking
  • unwonted
  • unorthodox
  • far-out
  • salient
  • way-out
  • conspicuous
  • out-of-the-way
  • notable
  • prominent
  • noticeable
  • uncustomary

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ordinary
  • usual
  • prosaic
  • average
  • typical
  • garden
  • everyday
  • routine
  • commonplace
  • unremarkable
  • familiar
  • unexceptional
  • predictable
  • workaday
  • common
  • run-of-the-mill
  • habitual
  • regular
  • customary
  • expected
  • frequent
  • wonted
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