Metaphysical - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Metaphysical :  adj
1: pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics; "metaphysical philosophy"
2: without material form or substance; "metaphysical forces"
3: highly abstract and over-theoretical; "metaphysical reasoning"

Based on WordNet 2.0

Metaphysical : \Met`a*phys"ic*al\, a. [Cf. F. m['e]taphysique. See Metaphysics.] 1. Of or pertaining to metaphysics.

2. According to rules or principles of metaphysics; as, metaphysical reasoning.

3. Preternatural or supernatural. [Obs.]

The golden round *Which fate and metaphysical aid doth seem To have thee crowned withal. --Shak.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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