what is the meaning of transcendence?
<answer> Transcendence is defined as the opposite of immanence, the two are not necessarily mutually exclusive. <context> Transcendence can be attributed to the divine not only in its being, but also in its knowledge. Thus, a god may transcend both the universe and knowledge (is beyond the grasp of the human mind). Although transcendence is defined as the opposite of immanence, the two are not necessarily mutually exclusive.