Definition of: transcendent

(tran·sen′dənt) adjective
1. Of very high and remarkable degree; surpassing; superexcellent.
2. Philos. In Kantianism, lying beyond the bounds of all possible human experience; hence, beyond knowledge.
3. Theol. Pertaining to God as exalted above the universe; beyond limitation; hence, perfect. See synonyms under EXCELLENT, TRANSCENDENTAL.
—noun That which is transcendent or surpassingly great or remarkable. [<L transcendens, -entis, ppr. of transcendere TRANSCEND]
—tran·scen′dence noun
—tran·scen′·dent·ly adverb
—tran·scen′dent·ness noun