How Do You Spell TRANSGRESS?

Pronunciation: [tɹansɡɹˈɛs] (IPA)

The spelling of "transgress" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word begins with the consonant cluster /tr/, where the "t" and "r" are pronounced separately. This is followed by the vowel sound /æ/, as in "cat", and the consonant sound /nz/, pronounced as "z". Finally, the word ends in the voiced/ unvoiced consonant cluster /s/ and /ʃ/, respectively. The spelling may seem confusing, but understanding the IPA can help with correctly pronouncing and spelling words.

TRANSGRESS Meaning and Definition

1. Transgress is a verb that refers to the act of violating or exceeding established boundaries, limits, rules, or norms. It involves going beyond what is considered acceptable or permissible. When someone transgresses, they commit an offense or sin by acting in a way that is morally, legally, or socially wrong.

   In a moral or ethical context, transgressing involves the violation of established moral principles or codes of conduct. It can include actions such as cheating, lying, stealing, or betraying someone's trust. In a legal context, transgressing refers to breaking the law or committing a crime. This can involve actions such as trespassing, driving under the influence, or theft.

   Transgressing can also occur in social settings when someone goes against established social norms or conventions. It may involve behaviors such as disrespecting cultural customs, defying social expectations, or crossing boundaries in interpersonal relationships.

   Additionally, transgress can have a broader metaphorical meaning beyond individual actions. It can be used to describe the violation of abstract concepts, such as transgressing the boundaries of personal freedom, intellectual discourse, or artistic expression.

   Overall, transgressing implies an intentional or unintentional violation, breaching, or crossing over established limits, whether they are moral, legal, social, or abstract.

Common Misspellings for TRANSGRESS

• transfres
• transfrers
• rransgress
• fransgress
• gransgress
• transpross
• tranggress
• transgresers
• Transgresst
• Transvresse

Etymology of TRANSGRESS

The word "transgress" has its roots in Middle English and can be traced back to the Latin word "transgredior", which is a combination of the prefix "trans-" meaning "across" or "beyond", and the verb "gredior" meaning "to step or walk". Thus, "transgress" literally means "to step or walk across or beyond", and figuratively refers to exceeding the bounds or limits, especially moral or societal boundaries.

Idioms with the word TRANSGRESS

• transgress against The idiom "transgress against" means to violate or go against a rule, law, or moral code. It refers to the act of crossing a boundary or exceeding acceptable limits, often resulting in an offense or wrongdoing.
• transgress against sm or sth The idiom "transgress against someone or something" means to violate or go beyond the limits, rules, or boundaries set by someone or something. It refers to the act of crossing a line, overstepping boundaries, or committing an offense, typically in terms of moral, legal, or social norms. It implies going against the established rules or principles and can include actions that are morally wrong, unethical, or unacceptable.

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Conjugate verb Transgress

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have transgressed

you would have transgressed

he/she/it would have transgressed

we would have transgressed

they would have transgressed

I would have transgress

you would have transgress

he/she/it would have transgress

we would have transgress

they would have transgress

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been transgressing

you would have been transgressing

he/she/it would have been transgressing

we would have been transgressing

they would have been transgressing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would transgress

you would transgress

he/she/it would transgress

we would transgress

they would transgress

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be transgressing

you would be transgressing

he/she/it would be transgressing

we would be transgressing

they would be transgressing

FUTURE

I will transgress

you will transgress

he/she/it will transgress

we will transgress

they will transgress

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be transgressing

you will be transgressing

he/she/it will be transgressing

we will be transgressing

they will be transgressing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have transgressed

you will have transgressed

he/she/it will have transgressed

we will have transgressed

they will have transgressed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been transgressing

you will have been transgressing

he/she/it will have been transgressing

we will have been transgressing

they will have been transgressing

IMPERATIVE

you transgress

we let´s transgress

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to transgress

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was transgressing

you were transgressing

he/she/it was transgressing

we were transgressing

they were transgressing

PAST PARTICIPLE

transgressed

PAST PERFECT

I had transgressed

you had transgressed

he/she/it had transgressed

we had transgressed

they had transgressed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been transgressing

you had been transgressing

he/she/it had been transgressing

we had been transgressing

they had been transgressing

PRESENT

I transgress

you transgress

he/she/it transgresses

we transgress

they transgress

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am transgressing

you are transgressing

he/she/it is transgressing

we are transgressing

they are transgressing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

transgressing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have transgressed

you have transgressed

he/she/it has transgressed

we have transgressed

they have transgressed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been transgressing

you have been transgressing

he/she/it has been transgressing

we have been transgressing

they have been transgressing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it transgress

SIMPLE PAST

I transgressed

you transgressed

he/she/it transgressed

we transgressed

they transgressed