Upper
ISEE Prep  /  Words  /  Upper  /  transcend

transcend

/trænˈsɛnd/
tran · scend træn · ˈsɛnd
English Definition
v. to rise above or go beyond the limits of
中文释义
v. 超越,超出
Significado en Español
trascender
한국어 뜻
초월하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vượt qua
Show meaning in
Example Sentence

Her artistic expression transcends traditional boundaries.

她的艺术表现超越了传统的界限。

Synonyms
surpass exceed outstrip excel
💡
Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
trans(cross)+scend(climb, rise)→ the process of crossing and rising, transcend.
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
← Previous Next →

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is a synonym for “transcend”?

  1. A limit
  2. B surpass
  3. C contain
  4. D restrict
Show answer

B — surpass. “transcend” means v. to rise above or go beyond the limits of

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Truly great art can ______ the barriers of language and culture.

  1. A obey
  2. B follow
  3. C reinforce
  4. D transcend
Show answer

D — transcend. “transcend” means v. to rise above or go beyond the limits of

Common questions about “transcend”

What does “transcend” mean?

transcend — v. to rise above or go beyond the limits of. In Chinese: v. 超越,超出.

How do you pronounce “transcend”?

transcend is pronounced /trænˈsɛnd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: tran · scend.

How do you use “transcend” in a sentence?

Her artistic expression transcends traditional boundaries. (她的艺术表现超越了传统的界限。)

What are synonyms for “transcend”?

surpass, exceed, outstrip, excel — all close in meaning to transcend (v. to rise above or go beyond the limits of).

Is “transcend” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. transcend appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “transcend”?

trans(cross)+scend(climb, rise)→ the process of crossing and rising, transcend.

Progress / 学习进度
755 / 804
94% through this level
Mastered: 0 / 804 (0%)
⬇ Download the iSEE Vocab app to keep tracking your learning progress across sessions and devices. / 下载 iSEE Vocab App,持续跟进你的学习进度。