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transcendental
adjective tran·scen·den·tal \ˌtran(t)-ˌsen-ˈden-təl, -sən-\
Definition of TRANSCENDENTAL
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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 (as sin x, log x, ex) that cannot be expressed by a finite number of algebraic operations <transcendental curves>
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in Kantian philosophy a : of or relating to experience as determined by the mind's makeup b : transcending experience but not human knowledge
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First Known Use of TRANSCENDENTAL
1624
Related to TRANSCENDENTAL
- Synonyms
- metaphysical, otherworldly, paranormal, preternatural, transcendent, supernatural, unearthly
- Antonyms
- natural
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Rhymes with TRANSCENDENTAL
accidental, adjustmental, apartmental, biparental, compartmental, complemental, condimental, continental, departmental, detrimental, documental, excremental, elemental, firmamental, fundamental, governmental, grandparental, incidental, incremental, instrumental, managemental, monumental, nonjudgmental, occidental, oriental, ornamental, regimental, rudimental, sacramental, sentimental, supplemental, temperamental
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