transgressed

Meanings

• Verb

  To go beyond the law or a moral principle; to act in violation of a rule or custom.

• Verb

  To overstep or exceed a limit or boundary.

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Synonyms

forpass , surpass , transcend

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Variants

List of all variants of transgressed that leads to same result
transgress , transgressed , transgresses , transgressing , transgressive , transgressor , transgressors

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Etymology

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From Old French transgresser, to step across, from trans- across + pas footstep.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'transgression' is also used in the context of astronomy to describe a celestial body's movement across the ecliptic.

2. The concept of moral transgression has been explored in various works of literature, including Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment' and Albert Camus' 'The Stranger'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Moral transgression: An act that violates a moral principle or law.

2. Boundary-pushing: The act of challenging or exceeding limits or conventions.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'transgressed' often refers to acts that challenge social norms and taboos. In philosophy, it is associated with the concept of moral transgression and the idea of pushing boundaries.

How to Memorize "transgressed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of stepping over a line or boundary to understand the meaning of 'transgressed'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of pushing past a limit or boundary.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Transgressed means to step over a test' to remember the meaning.

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