transcendental
adjective
tran·scen·den·tal
ˌtran(t)-ˌsen-ˈden-tᵊl 
-sən-
1
b
d
: of or relating to transcendentalism
2
a
: incapable of being the root of an algebraic equation with rational coefficients
π is a transcendental number
b
: being, involving, or representing a function (such as sin x, log x, ex) that cannot be expressed by a finite number of algebraic operations
transcendental curves
3
in Kantian philosophy
a
: of or relating to experience as determined by the mind's makeup
b
: transcending experience but not human knowledge
Examples of transcendental in a Sentence
the concept of the soul as a transcendental entity that exists entirely apart from the body
in his speeches he manifests a transcendental ability to inspire people from all points on the political spectrum
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By the late 1970s, Gayden had embraced transcendental Indian and Native American spirituality and formed the funk and jazz jam band Skyboat.
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His willingness to take his talent to Bologna and Brescia to give himself the best chance of making World Cup squads was a transcendental choice.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2025
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Anna Bruno
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Recently, the director picked up transcendental meditation — a famous practice of the late David Lynch — from her friend, Vera Drew.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025
By the late 1970s, Gayden had embraced transcendental Indian and Native American spirituality and formed the funk and jazz jam band Skyboat.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
His willingness to take his talent to Bologna and Brescia to give himself the best chance of making World Cup squads was a transcendental choice.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for transcendental
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“Transcendental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transcendental. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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