metaphysics
ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks
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Definition of metaphysics - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
philosophyTECH.branch of philosophy studying reality and existenceTECH.
  • Metaphysics explores questions about existence and reality.
cosmology epistemology ontology
2.
philosophyTECH.theory of first principles by a philosopherTECH.
  • His metaphysics challenged traditional views on existence.
ontology philosophy
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philosophical study of our conceptual framework
Descriptive metaphysics explores the basic structure of human thought.

Origin of metaphysics

Greek, meta (beyond) + physika (physical)

Terms with metaphysics included in their meaning

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metaphysics
coherent under reasoning rules, conceivable without internal inconsistency
metaphysics
related to the philosophy of the universe's elements
epistemology
philosophy rejecting metaphysics, focusing on verifiable scientific statements
philosophy
in a way that relates to metaphysics or abstract concepts
metaphysics
explaining things by intended ends, implying planned arrangement
metaphysics
doctrine that only individual things are real
metaphysics
doctrine of multiple basic substances in reality
metaphysics
believer in realizing a concept of the Absolute

Examples of metaphysics in a sentence

  • Metaphysics often deals with abstract concepts beyond physical science.
  • Kant's metaphysics explores the nature of reality.
  • The lecture compared Aristotle's metaphysics with Plato's.

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  1. French:métaphysique, ...
  2. German:Metaphysik, ...
  3. Italian:metafisica, ...
  4. Spanish:metafísica, ...
  5. Portuguese:metafísica, ...
  6. Chinese:形而上学, ...
  7. Japanese:形而上学, ...
  8. Arabic:مِيتَافِيزِيقَا, الميتافيزيقا, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֶטָאפִיזִיקָה, מֵטָפִיזִיקָה, ...
  10. Russian:метафизика, ...
  11. Ukrainian:метафізика, ...
  12. Hindi:तत्त्वमीमांसा, पराभौतिकी, ...

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