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metaphysical

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From Middle English metaphisicalle, methafisical, from Medieval Latin metaphysicālis.

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  • IPA(key): /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/
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metaphysical (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to metaphysics.
  2. Being an adherent of the philosophy of metaphysics.
  3. Immaterial, supersensual, beyond the physical.
    • 1995, Julius Evola, “Regality”, in Guido Stucco, transl., Revolt against the Modern World[1], Rochester, Vermont: Inner Traditions International, translation of Rivolta contro il mondo moderno, →ISBN, page 8:
      The roots of authority, on the contrary, always had a metaphysical character.

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