transcendence

noun/trænsˈsɛndəns/

Frequency rank: #14,553 most common English word

Meaning

the state of going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing usual human experience or understanding.

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Example sentence

Many people seek transcendence through meditation, hoping to go beyond the limits of everyday experience.

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