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metaphysically

met·a·phys·i·cal
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [met-uh-fiz-i-kuh l]
    • /ˌmɛt əˈfɪz ɪ kəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [met-uh-fiz-i-kuh l]
    • /ˌmɛt əˈfɪz ɪ kəl/

Definitions of metaphysically word

  • adjective metaphysically pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics. 1
  • adjective metaphysically 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 metaphysically highly abstract, subtle, or abstruse. 1
  • adjective metaphysically 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 metaphysically Archaic. imaginary or fanciful. 1
  • noun metaphysically In a metaphysical manner. 1
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Origin of metaphysically

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 Metaphysically

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Metaphysically

metaphysically 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.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for metaphysically

adverb metaphysically

Just one Synonym for metaphysically

Top questions with metaphysically

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