metaphysic

noun meta·phys·ic \ˌme-tə-ˈfi-zik\

Definition of METAPHYSIC

b : a particular system of metaphysics

: the system of principles underlying a particular study or subject : philosophy 3b

— metaphysic adjective

Middle English metaphesyk, from Medieval Latin metaphysica

First Known Use: 14th century

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