transeunt

[ tran-see-uhnt ]

adjective

, Philosophy.

1. (of a mental act) producing an effect outside of the mind. Compare immanent ( def 2 ).

transeunt

/ ˈtrænsɪənt /

adjective

1. See immanent
   philosophy (of a mental act) causing effects outside the mind Compare immanent

Word History and Origins

Origin of transeunt¹

First recorded in 1615–25; from Latin trānseunt-, stem of trānsiēns “going across”; transient

Word History and Origins

Origin of transeunt¹

C17: from Latin transiēns going over, from transīre to pass over; see trance