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metaphysical [ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl] adj 1. (Philosophy) relating to or concerned with metaphysics 2. (Philosophy) (of a statement or theory) having the form of an empirical hypothesis, but in fact immune from empirical testing and therefore (in the view of the logical positivists) literally meaningless 3. (popularly) abstract, abstruse, or unduly theoretical 4. incorporeal; supernatural metaphysically adv Metaphysical [ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl] adj (Literature / Poetry) denoting or relating to certain 17th-century poets who combined intense feeling with ingenious thought and often used elaborate imagery and conceits. Notable among them were Donne, Herbert, and Marvell n
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metaphysical adjective 1. abstract, intellectual, theoretical, deep, basic, essential, ideal, fundamental, universal, profound, philosophical, speculative, high-flown, esoteric, transcendental, abstruse, recondite, oversubtle metaphysical questions like personal responsibility for violence 2. supernatural, spiritual, unreal, intangible, immaterial, incorporeal, impalpable, unsubstantial He was moved by a metaphysical sense quite alien to him. Translations metaphysical [ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪk/əl] adj → metafisico/a metaphysical [ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪk/əl] adj → metafisico/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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