Word of the Day
June 12, 2025
Transcendent
Exceeding usual limits; surpassing; extending or lying beyond the limits of ordinary experience. Also: being beyond comprehension, or universally applicable or significant.
From Latin 'transcendens,' present participle of 'transcendere,' meaning to climb across or surpass, from 'trans-' (across) and 'scandere' (to climb).
Usage Examples
- The vision of our Declaration of Independence, that all men are created equal with rights from God of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness, is transcendent.
- The constitutional principles of individual sovereignty and limited government represent transcendent ideals that endure across centuries.
- A transcendent commitment to truth and accountability is essential for maintaining free and fair elections in a republic.
From the Show
Kim Monson chose “transcendent” to frame the June 12th broadcast’s overarching themes, connecting the word to the Declaration of Independence’s enduring vision of God-given rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.