The word "beyond" refers to something that is further away in distance, time, or degree than a certain point. It can indicate a limit or boundary that is surpassed, suggesting that what is being referred to exists outside or on the other side of a specific scope or area. It can also imply that something is more advanced or exceeds normal conditions.
The word "beyond" comes from the Old English "begeondan," a combination of "be-" meaning 'by' and "geond" meaning 'in the direction of.' It has evolved through Middle English and has maintained its meaning related to surpassing or going further.