metaphysical
Translation
metaphysical, philosophical, abstract, transcendental
Examples
They discussed metaphysical questions about life and death.
They discussed metaphysical questions about life and death.
The poem is full of metaphysical imagery.
The poem is full of metaphysical imagery.
Grammar Patterns
a metaphysical ((noun)) They had a metaphysical discussion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abstract, theoretical, philosophical; Antonyms: concrete, physical
Etymology
From Greek 'meta-' (beyond) + 'physika' (physics). It refers to the works of Aristotle that came 'after the physics'.
Memory Tips
Think 'meta' (beyond) + 'physical'. It deals with concepts beyond the physical world, like existence and reality.