metaphysical
Translation
metaphysical
Examples
She asked some deep metaphysical questions about life.
She asked some deep metaphysical questions about life.
The poem is full of metaphysical themes.
The poem is full of metaphysical themes.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) metaphysical ((noun)) relating to metaphysics They had a metaphysical discussion about the nature of time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abstract, philosophical, theoretical; Antonyms: physical, concrete
Etymology
From Greek 'meta-' (beyond) + 'physika' (physical things). It relates to what is 'beyond the physical'.
Memory Tips
'Meta' means 'beyond', so 'metaphysical' is about concepts that are beyond the physical world, like existence and reality.