metaphysic

noun

meta·​phys·​ic ˌme-tə-ˈfi-zik 

1

a

: metaphysics

b

: a particular system of metaphysics

2

: the system of principles underlying a particular study or subject : philosophy sense 3b

metaphysic adjective

Examples of metaphysic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the Coen brothers’ films, wondrous coincidences and absurd exaggerations come off as a comic cosmic order, as a cynical version of metaphysics. —Richard Brody, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025

His work explores how materiality and semiotics influence notions of the body, metaphysics, and diverse cosmologies. —Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025

If people hunger for metaphysics and traditional churches hesitate to engage technological wonder head-on, alternative liturgies will rush to fill the gap. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025

Paired with the wood element, which is one of the five elements in Chinese metaphysics, there's a sense of grounding within the year. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English metaphesyk, from Medieval Latin metaphysica

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for metaphysic

• physic