CultureAugust 30, 2026
transcendent
tran-SEN-duhnt
Definition
Going beyond ordinary limits; exceeding the physical or material to touch on higher, deeper, or more universal meaning.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'transcendere,' meaning 'to climb over or across,' formed by 'trans-' (across) and 'scandere' (to climb).
In the news
The article describes the Thorn Prize as supporting artists who seek to express something transcendent through their work, highlighting their pursuit of profound meaning beyond the everyday.
MacKenzie Art Gallery award honours artist’s originality and prolific vision
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