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- [met-uh-fiz-i-kuh l]
- /ˌmɛt əˈfɪz ɪ kəl/
- /ˌmet.əˈfɪz.ɪks/
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- [met-uh-fiz-i-kuh l]
- /ˌmɛt əˈfɪz ɪ kəl/
Definitions of metaphysical word
- adjective metaphysical pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics. 1
- adjective metaphysical Philosophy. concerned with abstract thought or subjects, as existence, causality, or truth. concerned with first principles and ultimate grounds, as being, time, or substance. 1
- adjective metaphysical highly abstract, subtle, or abstruse. 1
- adjective metaphysical designating or pertaining to the poetry of an early group of 17th-century English poets, notably John Donne, whose characteristic style is highly intellectual and philosophical and features intensive use of ingenious conceits and turns of wit. 1
- adjective metaphysical Archaic. imaginary or fanciful. 1
- noun metaphysical The metaphysical poets. 1
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Origin of metaphysical
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English metaphisicalle < Medieval Latin metaphysicālis. See metaphysic, -al1
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Parts of speech for Metaphysical
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metaphysical popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for metaphysical
adj metaphysical
- mystical — mystic; of or relating to supernatural agencies, affairs, occurrences, etc.: a strange, mystical experience.
- spiritual — of, relating to, or consisting of spirit; incorporeal.
- abstract — An abstract idea or way of thinking is based on general ideas rather than on real things and events.
- philosophical — of or relating to philosophy: philosophical studies.
- supernatural — of, relating to, or being above or beyond what is natural; unexplainable by natural law or phenomena; abnormal.
adjective metaphysical
- hypothetical — assumed by hypothesis; supposed: a hypothetical case.
- conjectural — A statement that is conjectural is based on information that is not certain or complete.
- philosophic — of or relating to philosophy: philosophical studies.
- speculative — pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by speculation, contemplation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning: a speculative approach.
- ontological — of or relating to ontology, the branch of metaphysics that studies the nature of existence or being as such; metaphysical: Some of the U.S. founders held an ontological belief in natural rights.
Antonyms for metaphysical
adj metaphysical
- factual — of or relating to facts; concerning facts: factual accuracy.
- real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- objective — something that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish; purpose; goal; target: the objective of a military attack; the objective of a fund-raising drive.
- physical — of or relating to the body: physical exercise.
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