metaphysic
noun
meta·phys·ic
ˌme-tə-ˈfi-zik 
1
a
b
: a particular system of metaphysics
2
: the system of principles underlying a particular study or subject : philosophy sense 2b
metaphysic
adjective
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The crew of the Dark Star repeatedly has to talk Bomb #20 (voiced by O’Bannon) out of blowing itself up, ultimately resorting to metaphysics in an attempt to undermine the bomb’s perception of reality.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
From humble beginnings to the epic, celestial, pyrotechnical stadium shows of their height, Questlove’s celebratory doc showcases this iconic group’s out-of-this-world music, visuals, metaphysics, and joy.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Policies were justified not with reference to morality or metaphysics but with citations of white papers.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
His theology drags metaphysics back into the moral arena.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
From humble beginnings to the epic, celestial, pyrotechnical stadium shows of their height, Questlove’s celebratory doc showcases this iconic group’s out-of-this-world music, visuals, metaphysics, and joy.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Policies were justified not with reference to morality or metaphysics but with citations of white papers.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
His theology drags metaphysics back into the moral arena.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Metaphysic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metaphysic. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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