metaphysical
English
Alternative forms
- metaphysickal (obsolete)
Etymology
From Middle English metaphisicalle, methafisical, from Medieval Latin metaphysicālis.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/
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Adjective
metaphysical (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to metaphysics.
- Being an adherent of the philosophy of metaphysics.
- Immaterial, supersensual, beyond the physical.
- 1995, Julius Evola, “Regality”, in Guido Stucco, transl., Revolt against the Modern World, Rochester, Vermont: Inner Traditions International, translation of Rivolta contro il mondo moderno, →ISBN, page 8:
- The roots of authority, on the contrary, always had a metaphysical character.
Derived terms
Translations
of or pertaining to metaphysics
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being an adherent of metaphysics
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immaterial
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See also
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