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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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