metaphysic

noun

meta·​phys·​ic ˌme-tə-ˈfi-zik How to pronounce metaphysic (audio)
1
b
: a particular system of metaphysics
2
: the system of principles underlying a particular study or subject : philosophy sense 3b
metaphysic adjective

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Paired with the wood element, which is one of the five elements in Chinese metaphysics, there's a sense of grounding within the year. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025 The narrator’s like-minded discovery in The Pornographer is that rejection alone is inadequate as metaphysics. Sam Sacks, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 But a lot of these new metaphysics are being made up on prime time. Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 1 Oct. 2019 His supporters, though, tend to back him less for metaphysics than for rude practicality. Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2019 See all Example Sentences for metaphysic 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English metaphesyk, from Medieval Latin metaphysica

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of metaphysic was in the 14th century

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“Metaphysic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metaphysic. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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