Metaphysical: meaning, definitions and examples
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metaphysical
[ ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪk(ə)l ]
philosophy
Relating to metaphysics, a branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of reality, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space.
Synonyms
abstract, philosophical, theoretical
Examples of usage
- Studying metaphysical concepts such as the nature of existence can be quite challenging.
- Her poetry often delves into metaphysical themes, exploring the meaning of life and death.
spirituality
Beyond the physical; supernatural or transcendental.
Synonyms
otherworldly, supernatural, transcendental
Examples of usage
- She felt a deep connection to the metaphysical realm, believing in the existence of spirits and energy beyond the material world.
- His paintings often depict scenes that blur the line between the physical and metaphysical worlds.
Translations
Translations of the word "metaphysical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 metafísico
🇮🇳 अलंकारिक
🇩🇪 metaphysisch
🇮🇩 metafisik
🇺🇦 метафізичний
🇵🇱 metafizyczny
🇯🇵 形而上学的 (けいじじょうがくてき)
🇫🇷 métaphysique
🇪🇸 metafísico
🇹🇷 metafizik
🇰🇷 형이상학적인 (hyeongisanghakjeogin)
🇸🇦 ميتافيزيقي (maytafyziqi)
🇨🇿 metafyzický
🇸🇰 metafyzický
🇨🇳 形而上学的 (xíng ér shàng xué de)
🇸🇮 metafizičen
🇮🇸 fyrirbendingar
🇰🇿 метафизикалық (metafizikalyq)
🇬🇪 მეტაფიზიკური (met’aphizik’uri)
🇦🇿 metafizik
🇲🇽 metafísico
Word origin
The term 'metaphysical' originated in the 17th century from the combination of 'meta-' (beyond) and 'physical.' It was initially used in the context of philosophy to refer to abstract concepts beyond the physical world. Over time, the term has also been adopted in spirituality and art to describe phenomena or concepts that transcend the material or observable realm.