transcalent

[ trans-key-luhnt ]

adjective

1. permitting the passage of heat.

transcalent

/ trænsˈkeɪlənt /

adjective

1. rare.
   permitting the passage of heat

Derived Forms

• transˈcalency, noun

Other Words From

• trans·ca·len·cy [trans-, key, -l, uh, n-see], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of transcalent¹

1825–35; trans- + Latin calent- (stem of calēns ), present participle of calēre to be hot; -ent

Word History and Origins

Origin of transcalent¹

C19: trans- + -calent , from Latin calēre to be hot