metaphysic
- adjective
- /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪk/
- Formal
- Many philosophers explore metaphysic questions about existence and reality.
Examples
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The novel delves into metaphysic themes that challenge our understanding of the universe.
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She is interested in metaphysic concepts that go beyond physical explanations.
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Three out of four Americans say they've had some metaphysic experience...
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Well, I'm thwarted by a Metaphysic puzzle
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It's metaphysic.
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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
Relating to basic ideas about knowledge, reality, and being
About the basic nature of reality and things you cannot see or touch
About what exists and what is real
How Metaphysical
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.