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metaphysic

metaphysic

9.9
About the basic nature of reality beyond the physical world
  • adjective
  • /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪk/
  • Formal
translation icon : metafísico
  • Many philosophers explore metaphysic questions about existence and reality.

Examples

  • The novel delves into metaphysic themes that challenge our understanding of the universe.

  • She is interested in metaphysic concepts that go beyond physical explanations.

  • Three out of four Americans say they've had some metaphysic experience...

  • Well, I'm thwarted by a Metaphysic puzzle

  • It's metaphysic.

  • Other sources at the scene have added that at one point, Golev was even considering writing an article on a metaphysics professor who had discovered a scientific area called meta-metaphysics.

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Synonyms

philosophical
vsmetaphysic
160 7.4

Relating to basic ideas about knowledge, reality, and being

is narrower focusing on reality beyond the physical rather than general study
metaphysical
vsmetaphysic
  • Formal
23 9.4

About the basic nature of reality and things you cannot see or touch

is the same but stresses concern with reality beyond the physical world
ontological
vsmetaphysic
  • Specialized
7 9.9

About what exists and what is real

has a broader concern with reality beyond the physical rather than only existence

How Metaphysical

metaphysical
  • Formal
23 9.4
metaphysic
  • Formal
9.9
philosophical
160 7.4
physical
798 2.7

Surface Forms

metaphysic positive

Morphology

metaphysic = physic (opaque) = meta + physic

The word is formally analyzable as meta- + physic, but the adjectival philosophical meaning is specialized and not straightforward for most learners.

Etymology

Metaphysic comes from Greek parts meta- 'beyond' and physis 'nature', and it shares its root with physics. So a metaphysic idea is about what is 'beyond nature' — the deep reality behind the physical world.