ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

TRANSCENDENTALISM LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the definition of “transcend”?
A
to transfer money to someone.
B
to trade antiquities.
C
to wait for an indeterminate period of time.
D
to go beyond a limit or range.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -: to rise above or go beyond the limits of : exceed. : to be greatly superior to : surpass.

Detailed explanation-2: -Something that transcends normal limits or boundaries goes beyond them, because it is more significant than them.

Detailed explanation-3: -/trænˈsend/ to go further, rise above, or be more important or better than something, especially a limit: The best films are those which transcend national or cultural barriers.

Detailed explanation-4: -: to do more than (something) : to do more than is expected or required. We need to go beyond merely talking about the problem.

Detailed explanation-5: -Some common synonyms of transcend are exceed, excel, outdo, outstrip, and surpass. While all these words mean “to go or be beyond a stated or implied limit, measure, or degree, ” transcend implies a rising or extending notably above or beyond ordinary limits.

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