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metaphysics

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Synonyms: metaphysis, metaphysic, metaphysicks, metaphysical, pataphysics, metaphysial, metaphytic, metaphasis, metaphysicals, metaphasic, metaphyses

Antonyms: metaphysis, metaphysic, metaphysicks, metaphysical, pataphysics, metaphysial, metaphytic, metaphasis, metaphysicals, metaphasic, metaphyses

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Noun

  1. {{lb|en|philosophy|uncountable}} The branch of [[philosophy]] which studies [[fundamental]] [[principles]] intended to describe or explain all that is, and which are not themselves explained by anything more fundamental; the study of first principles; the study of [[being]] insofar as it is being (Latin: ''[[ens in quantum ens]]'').
  2. {{lb|en|philosophy|countable}} The [[view]] or [[theory]] of a particular philosopher or school of thinkers concerning the first principles which describe or explain all that is.
  3. {{lb|en|logic|uncountable|by extension from the philosophical sense}} The [[metalogic]] of physics; the logical framework of [[physics]].
  4. {{lb|en|uncountable|by extension from the philosophical sense}} Any fundamental principles or rules.
  5. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The study of a [[supersensual]] realm or of phenomena which [[transcend]] the physical world.
  6. {{lb|en|uncountable|derogatory}} [[displeasing|Displeasing]]ly [[abstruse]], [[complex]] material on any subject.

Noun

  1. {{plural of|en|metaphysic}}

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