transgressive

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From transgress.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /tɹænzˈɡɹɛsɪv/

Adjective [edit]

transgressive (comparative more transgressive, superlative most transgressive)

  1. Involving transgression; that passes beyond some limit; sinful.
  2. Going beyond generally accepted boundaries; violating usual practice, subversive.
    "'P.S.' is the second movie in two weeks to use reincarnation as the excuse for transgressive sex." - Roger Ebert

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