transcendental

UK
/ˌtræn.senˈden.təl/
US
/ˌtræn.sɛnˈdɛn.təl/

Translations

transcendentalnoun
transcendentals
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UK
/ˌtræn.senˈden.təl/
US
/ˌtræn.sɛnˈdɛn.tl̩/
In mathematics, a transcendental number is a number that is not a root of any non-zero polynomial equation with rational coefficients.
В математике трансцендентное число — это число, которое не является корнем какого-либо ненулевого полиномиального уравнения с рациональными коэффициентами.
transcendentaladjective
more transcendental
Comp.
most transcendental
Super.
UK
/ˌtræn.senˈden.təl/
US
/ˌtræn.sɛnˈdɛn.təl/
The philosopher discussed transcendental concepts in his lecture.
Философ обсуждал трансцендентальные концепции в своей лекции.

Definitions

transcendentalnoun
A transcendental number, which is a type of real or complex number that is not a root of any non-zero polynomial equation with integer coefficients.
Pi is a well-known transcendental that cannot be expressed as a fraction.
Philosophy (Scholastic): any of the properties of being—such as unity, truth, or goodness—that are coextensive with all entities.
Medieval thinkers debated how the transcendentals of unity, truth, and goodness relate to the nature of being.
transcendentaladjective
Relating to a spiritual or non-physical realm beyond the ordinary experience.
The music had a transcendental quality that transported the audience to another world.
Surpassing or superior to the ordinary; exceptional.
Her transcendental beauty left everyone in awe.
In philosophy, relating to the theory of knowledge that emphasizes the conditions of possibility of experience.
Kant's transcendental philosophy explores the necessary conditions for human experience.
Mathematics: (of a number, function, or equation) not algebraic; not the root of any non-zero polynomial equation with integer coefficients.
e is a transcendental constant that cannot satisfy any polynomial with integer coefficients.