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metaphysical
met·a·phys·i·cal
[
mèttə fízzik'l
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
relating to metaphysics:
relating to the philosophical study of the nature of being and beings or a philosophical system resulting from such study
2.
speculative:
based on speculative reasoning and unexamined assumptions that have not been logically examined or confirmed by observation
3.
abstract:
extremely abstract or theoretical
metaphysical subjects removed from everyday life
4.
incorporeal:
without material form or substance
the metaphysical realm of pure thought
5.
supernatural:
originating not in the physical world but somewhere outside it
a metaphysical explanation of beauty and goodness
6.
arts
Another spelling of
Metaphysical
met·a·phys·i·cal·ly
adverb
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