Metaphysical Meaning
/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or pertaining to metaphysics.
adjBeing an adherent of the philosophy of metaphysics.
Sentence Examples
Mathematics has not a foot to stand upon which is not purely metaphysical.
Sami went to a metaphysical store.
Felix believed in a lot of metaphysical things.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The philosopher discussed questions about reality and existence, which are ____ topics.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The philosopher explored ____ questions about the nature of reality and the existence of a soul beyond the physical world.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English metaphisicalle, methafisical, from Medieval Latin metaphysicālis. By surface analysis, meta- + physical.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The roots of authority, on the contrary, always had a metaphysical character."
— 1995, Julius Evola, “Regality”, in Guido Stucco, transl., Revolt against the Modern World, Rochester, Vermont: Inner Traditions International, translation of Rivolta contro il mondo moderno, →ISBN, page 8:
"Magritte offers us ontological shock treatments to jar us out of our metaphysical slumbers, but proposes no satisfying alternative."
— 2025 November 2 (last accessed), “Let’s Get Real! Magritte and the Nature of Reality”, in baptistcenter.com, archived from the original on 01 May 2006, page 5:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The philosopher discussed questions about reality and existence, which are ____ topics.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The philosopher explored ____ questions about the nature of reality and the existence of a soul beyond the physical world.