transcendental

adjective/ˌtrænsɛnˈdɛntəl/

Frequency rank: #13,113 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Going beyond ordinary human experience or understanding; surpassing the physical or material world.

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Example sentence

The philosopher described meditation as a deeply transcendental experience that goes beyond ordinary thought.

Synonyms & related words

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