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transcendentals

/trænsˈsɛndəntəlz/ noun · British & US
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What does transcendentals mean?

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Philosophical concepts that transcend the ordinary limits of thought or experience, such as being, unity, and truth. In mathematics, transcendental numbers are those that are not algebraic, meaning they are not the root of any polynomial equation with rational coefficients.

Example

"The philosopher's discussion of transcendentals revealed a profound understanding of the human condition."

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