transcendence

tran·scen·dence

noun \-ˈsen-dən(t)s\

Definition of TRANSCENDENCE

: the quality or state of being transcendent

Examples of TRANSCENDENCE

1. <makes a case for the transcendence of Louis Armstrong's contributions to the field of jazz>

First Known Use of TRANSCENDENCE

1601

Related to TRANSCENDENCE

Synonyms: distinction, dominance, noteworthiness, paramountcy, preeminence, preponderance, preponderancy, prepotency, prestigiousness, primacy, superiority, supremacy, eminence

Related Words: celebrity, fame, famousness, glory, honor, kudos, renown, reputation, repute; megastardom, stardom, superstardom; greatness, illustriousness, nobleness, notableness; ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), authority, domination, dominion; influence, power, prestige, weight; infamy, notoriety

Near Antonyms: insignificance; inferiority, mediocrity; obscureness, obscurity

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