quasitranscendent
Quasitranscendent is a neologistic term used in contemporary philosophy and cultural studies to describe phenomena that resemble transcendence without committing to its metaphysical claims. The form derives from quasi- meaning “resembling” and transcendent meaning “beyond ordinary limits.” In this sense, quasitranscendent refers to experiences, theories, or entities that appear to exceed ordinary bounds but are understood to be grounded in naturalistic or immanent explanations rather than in outright metaphysical absolutes.
In discussions of religion, mysticism, and aesthetics, the term is used to capture a category between the
Critics note that the term can be vague or ambiguous, potentially conflating intensity with ontological status.
Related concepts include transcendent, immanence, mysticism, aesthetic experience, and near-death experience.