metaphysics
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/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/
beyond the physical
Etymology
Etymology Information
'metaphysics' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'metaphysika,' where 'meta-' meant 'beyond' and 'physika' meant 'physical.'
Historical Evolution
'metaphysika' transformed into the Latin word 'metaphysica,' and eventually became the modern English word 'metaphysics.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'beyond the physical,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the study of the fundamental nature of reality.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a branch of philosophy that explores the fundamental nature of reality, including concepts such as being, existence, and the universe.
Metaphysics seeks to answer questions about the nature of reality.
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