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Morphemes found within transcendentalism:

Morphemes :  the smallest , most meaningful units found within a single word 1. Roots 2. Prefixes 3. Suffixes. Morphemes found within transcendentalism:. 1.) Prefix  trans– 2.) Suffixes  — ascend — ism. trans- prefix ; Latin origin meaning: “across , beyond, through”.

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Morphemes found within transcendentalism:

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  1. Morphemes:the smallest, most meaningful units found within a single word1. Roots 2. Prefixes 3. Suffixes

  2. Morphemes found within transcendentalism: 1.) Prefix trans– 2.) Suffixes—ascend —ism

  3. trans-prefix; Latin origin meaning: “across, beyond, through” transform transfer transaction transcript transfix transition transmission transplant transport Examples

  4. trans- • in Astronomy or Science... • A prefix denoting something beyondthe sun or a given planet.

  5. trans-in Chemistry… • A prefixdenoting a geometric isomer having a pair of identical atoms on the opposite sides of two atoms linked by a double bond. vs. transisomer: cisisomer: H Cl H H C = C Cl Cl Cl H • The two chlorine atoms are locked on opposite sides of the double bond • (trans- Latin; meaning "across" • i.e. transatlantic) • The two chlorine atoms are locked on the same side of the double bond. • (cis- Latin; meaning "on this side")

  6. -ascend (v.)Late 14th century Suffix; Latin origin ascendere meaning:"to climb up, mount; to rise, reach" • Synonyms*: • go up • -move to a better position in life • "She ascended from a life of poverty to one of wealth." • move up , rise • -come up (of celestial bodies) • "Jupiter ascends in April." • come up , uprise • "The path ascended to the top of the hill."

  7. Now, in your groups, construct a definitionoftranscend(v.)

  8. …Therefore, to be transcendental(adj.) is to be… beyond common thought or experience; mystical or supernatural; extraordinary; metaphysical; abstract

  9. Transcendental numbers…in Mathematics… -Of or relating to a real or complex number that is not the root of any polynomial that has positive degree and rational coefficients. i.e. Questions to consider: -Are transcendental numbers common or uncommon? -Are transcendental numbers extraordinary in any way? -Do transcendental numbers exist within or beyond the realm of rationality?

  10. -ism suffix (noun forming); Greek origin denoting: 1. An action, movement, process, or result • i.e. terrorism 2. A state or condition • i.e. paganism 3. A doctrine, system, philosophy, or body of principles • i.e. spiritualism 4. A characteristic,behavior, devotion, or adherence • i.e. heroism Synonyms*

  11. Government -isms: • Absolutism-the theory and exercise of complete and unrestricted power in government. • Anarchism-a political theory advocating the elimination of governments and governmental restraint and the substitution of voluntary cooperation among individuals.

  12. Transcendental + -ism =Independently…1.) Construct a general definition of transcendentalism. 2.) Write this definition on the bottom of your “Morphology Chart”

  13. Transcendentalism A philosophy or body of principles whereby thought and spirituality are more real than conventional worldly experiences and material objects

  14. Bibliography: • Harper, Douglas. "Online Etymology Dictionary." Online Etymology Dictionary. 10 Oct. 2008. Web. 1 May 2012. <http://www.etymonline.com/>.

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