transgressional
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8.6
- adjective
- /trænˈɡrɛʃənl/
- His transgressional behavior got him into trouble with the law.
Examples
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The novel explores transgressional themes that question morality and ethics.
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Crossley (2004) suggested that UAI may be a current manifestation of gay men's need to hold on to the transgressional aspects of their outlaw sexuality.
Academic text (2006) -
The artist's transgressional style challenges societal norms and provokes thought.
Synonyms
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8.1
Very different from what most people accept in behavior or morals
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4.5
Doing something that breaks a law, rule, or usual practice
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9.1
Morally and socially wrong to most people
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7.8
Not following rules or expected standards
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8.5
Going beyond accepted social or moral rules
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9.1
That breaks a rule, law, or policy
Antonyms
How Transgressive
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4.2
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8.6
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4.5
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6.2
287
2.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
transgressional = transgression (transparent) = trans + gress + ion + al
This is a standard adjective formed from 'transgression' with '-al', so the meaning 'relating to transgression' is directly recoverable.
Etymology
The word transgressional comes from the parts trans- 'across' and -gress- 'to step', the same root as in progress. It describes actions that 'step' past a limit or break rules, so calling something transgressional means it goes beyond what is accepted.