VCR Lesson 5 Presentation
By Ann Hu
Guess the word!
Darren has a firm belief in ghosts, demons, and other ________________ things.
transcendent
adj. extending or lying beyond the limits of ordinary experience
Other forms of this word
transcendence n.
transcendental adj.
Note: transcendental has a similar meaning to transcendent. It means "to rise above common thoughts or ideas". transcendental also asserts a supernatural or mystical element to an experience.
transcendental adj.
Note: transcendental has a similar meaning to transcendent. It means "to rise above common thoughts or ideas". transcendental also asserts a supernatural or mystical element to an experience.
Roots
trans (L.) "across"
Synonyms
- metaphysical
- paranormal
- supernatural
- unearthly
Antonyms
- natural
- normal
- ordinary
Practice!
Choose the corresponding letter of the sentence that contains the wrong usage of transcendent.
a) The team captain's transcendent performance on the soccer field led the team to a massive victory.
b) A few Native American cultures put their faith in abstract transcendent principles.
c) The student was transcendent in all subjects, passing them with average grades.
d) Many believe in transcendental figures such as ghosts, demons, and even angels
a) The team captain's transcendent performance on the soccer field led the team to a massive victory.
b) A few Native American cultures put their faith in abstract transcendent principles.
c) The student was transcendent in all subjects, passing them with average grades.
d) Many believe in transcendental figures such as ghosts, demons, and even angels