metaphysician

met·a·phy·si·cian

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [met-uh-fuh-zish-uh n]
- /ˌmɛt ə fəˈzɪʃ ən/
- /ˌme.tə.fɪ.ˈzɪ.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [met-uh-fuh-zish-uh n]
- /ˌmɛt ə fəˈzɪʃ ən/

Definitions of metaphysician word

noun metaphysician a person who creates or develops metaphysical theories. 1
noun metaphysician (philosophy) A philosopher who specializes in the scholarly study of metaphysics. 1
noun metaphysician a person who specializes or is versed in metaphysics 0

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Origin of metaphysician

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English metaphisicien, probably < Middle French metaphysicien, equivalent to metaphysique metaphysic + -ien -ian

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Parts of speech for Metaphysician

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metaphysician popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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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