metaphysics
/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/
the branch of philosophy dealing with first principles and the nature of reality
metaphysics in a sentence
“Metaphysics explores questions about existence and reality.”
Origin of metaphysics
Greek meta ta physika after the physics from meta after, beyond + physika natural things
Related Words
dialectic
the art of investigating truths through discussion and logical argument
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a method enabling discovery or problem-solving through practical experience
zeitgeist
the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history
weltanschauung
a particular philosophy or view of life; a worldview
a priori
relating to knowledge that is independent of experience
a posteriori
relating to knowledge derived from observation or experience