noun
metaphysics
meh-tuh-FIH-zihks
Metaphysics (noun) means the branch of philosophy concerned with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and being. Example: “Metaphysics asks questions like "what does it mean for something to exist?”
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The branch of philosophy concerned with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and being.
"Metaphysics asks questions like "what does it mean for something to exist?""
How to use metaphysics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe area of philosophy that asks big questions about what reality, existence, and being actually are.
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Etymology
From the Greek title ta meta ta physika ("the things after the Physics"), referring to the part of Aristotle’s work that came after his book on natural science.
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What does “metaphysics” mean?
The word “metaphysics” means the branch of philosophy concerned with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and being. In plain terms, the area of philosophy that asks big questions about what reality, existence, and being actually are.
How do you pronounce “metaphysics”?
“Metaphysics” is pronounced meh-tuh-FIH-zihks (/mɛtəˈfɪzɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “metaphysics” in a sentence?
Here is “metaphysics” used in a sentence: “Metaphysics asks questions like "what does it mean for something to exist?".”
What part of speech is “metaphysics”?
“Metaphysics” is a noun.
Where does the word “metaphysics” come from?
The word “metaphysics” comes from Greek. From the Greek title ta meta ta physika ("the things after the Physics"), referring to the part of Aristotle’s work that came after his book on natural science.
