The prefix 'TRANSCENDING' means to go BEYOND or surpass. The crossword solution for this term is 'meta, ' which is a four-letter word meaning 'BEYOND.' Meta is derived from the Greek word 'metá, ' which means 'AFTER' or 'BEYOND.' Meta can be used to describe something that is BEYOND the physical world, such as a concept or idea. It can also be used to describe something that is BEYOND the ordinary, such as a higher level of understanding or knowledge.