metaphysic


meta·phys·ic

noun \ˌme-tə-ˈfi-zik\

Definition of METAPHYSIC

1
a : metaphysics b : a particular system of metaphysics
2
: the system of principles underlying a particular study or subject : philosophy 3b
metaphysic adjective

Origin of METAPHYSIC

Middle English metaphesyk, from Medieval Latin metaphysica
First Known Use: 14th century

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