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Metaphysical

Metˊa-phys′ic-al

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
métaphysique
. See
Metaphysics
.]
1.
Of or pertaining to metaphysics.
2.
According to rules or principles of metaphysics;
as,
metaphysical
reasoning
.
3.
Preternatural or supernatural.
[Obs.]
The golden round
Which fate and metaphysical aid doth seem
To have thee crowned withal.
Shakespeare

Definition 2024


metaphysical

metaphysical

English

Adjective

metaphysical (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to metaphysics.
  2. Immaterial, supersensual, not physical (more properly, "beyond" that which is physical).

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