metaphysic
metaphysic · metaphysics
The metaphysical system of a particular philosopher or of a particular school of thoughtThe metaphysical system of a particular philosopher or of a particular school of thought.
Meaning
3 senses(countable)The metaphysical system of a particular philosopher or of a particular school of thought.
(countable)A fundamental principle or key concept.
(archaic, uncountable)The field of study of metaphysics.
Origin
From Middle English methaphesik, methaphisik, methaphisique, metaphesyk, methafisik, metapFrom Middle English methaphesik, methaphisik, methaphisique, metaphesyk, methafisik, metaphesyk, methephysyk, from Old French metafisique, methaphisique and Medieval Latin metaphysica, methephisica; equivalent to meta- + physic.
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Forms
plural: metaphysicsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable