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metaphysics

 

[ ˌmetəˈfiziks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of

Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of reality, including the relationship between mind and matter, substance and attribute, and possibility and actuality.

Synonyms

cosmology, ontology, philosophy

Examples of usage

  • Studying metaphysics helps us to understand the fundamental nature of existence.
  • Metaphysics explores questions about the ultimate nature of reality.
Context #2 | Noun

abstract theory

In a more abstract sense, metaphysics can refer to the theoretical principles underlying a particular subject or field of study.

Synonyms

conceptual framework, theory

Examples of usage

  • The metaphysics of mathematics explores the nature of numbers and mathematical structures.
  • His metaphysical approach to literature focuses on the underlying philosophical assumptions.

Translations

Translations of the word "metaphysics" in other languages:

🇵🇹 metafísica

🇮🇳 अधिभौतिकी

🇩🇪 Metaphysik

🇮🇩 metafisika

🇺🇦 метафізика

🇵🇱 metafizyka

🇯🇵 形而上学 (けいじじょうがく)

🇫🇷 métaphysique

🇪🇸 metafísica

🇹🇷 metafizik

🇰🇷 형이상학 (hyungisanghak)

🇸🇦 الميتافيزيقا

🇨🇿 metafyzika

🇸🇰 metafyzika

🇨🇳 形而上学 (xíng ér shàng xué)

🇸🇮 metafizika

🇮🇸 frumspeki

🇰🇿 метафизика

🇬🇪 მეტაფიზიკა

🇦🇿 metafizika

🇲🇽 metafísica

Etymology

The term 'metaphysics' originates from the works of Aristotle, who wrote a book titled 'Metaphysics' which came after his book on physics. It was later used by scholars to refer to the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of existence, reality, and being. Over time, metaphysics has evolved to encompass a wide range of philosophical inquiries beyond the physical realm.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,860, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.