metaphysic

[met-uh-fiz-ik] /ˌmɛt əˈfɪz ɪk/
noun
1.
metaphysics.
adjective
2.
metaphysical.
Origin
1350-1400; Middle English metaphisik < Medieval Latin metaphysica (neuter plural); see metaphysics
Related forms
unmetaphysic, adjective
Examples from the web for metaphysic
  • Thus again strictly limiting any epiphenomenal dualism allowed in this metaphysic.
  • The third dimension, depth, transcends all formal approaches to reach almost a metaphysic.
  • The distal threads were situated in the metaphysic region where the cortical diameter was significantly larger.
British Dictionary definitions for metaphysic

metaphysic

/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪk/
noun
1.
the system of first principles and assumptions underlying an enquiry or philosophical theory
2.
an obsolete word for metaphysician
adjective
3.
(rare) another word for metaphysical
Word Origin and History for metaphysic
n.

late 14c., from Medieval Latin metaphysica (see metaphysics). The usual form of metaphysics until 16c.; somewhat revived 19c. under German influence.