Transcendental numbers are a type of real number that cannot be the root of any non-zero polynomial equation with rational coefficients. This means they go beyond algebraic numbers, which can be expressed as solutions to such equations. Transcendental numbers are crucial in understanding the complexity of real numbers and illustrate the richness of the number system, encompassing well-known constants like $$e$$ and $$\pi$$.
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