metaphysic
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əˈfɪz noun
1.
adjective
2.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English metaphisik < Medieval Latin metaphysica (neuter plural); see metaphysics
1350–1400; Middle English metaphisik < Medieval Latin metaphysica (neuter plural); see metaphysics
Related forms
un·met·a·phys·ic, adjective
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| —n | |
| 1. | the system of first principles and assumptions underlying an enquiry or philosophical theory |
| 2. | an obsolete word for metaphysician |
| —adj | |
| 3. | rare another word for metaphysical |
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Word Origin & History
metaphysic
late 14c., the usual form of metaphysics until 16c.; somewhat revived 19c. under Ger. influence.
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Example sentences
Thus again strictly limiting any epiphenomenal dualism allowed in this metaphysic.
The distal threads were situated in the metaphysic region where the cortical diameter was significantly larger.
The third dimension, depth, transcends all formal approaches to reach almost a metaphysic.
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