ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Metaphysical

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Metaphysical is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to metaphysics.

Meaning

Of or pertaining to metaphysics.

More Meanings

  1. Being an adherent of the philosophy of metaphysics.
  2. Immaterial, supersensual, beyond the physical.

Example Sentences

The roots of authority, on the contrary, always had a metaphysical character.
Magritte offers us ontological shock treatments to jar us out of our metaphysical slumbers, but proposes no satisfying alternative.

Word Forms

Synonyms for metaphysical

Depending on context, synonyms include supernatural, theoretical, theoretic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include theoretic, theoretical, supernatural, philosophical, abstract, spiritual.

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