metaphysical

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. adjective pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics
  2. adjective without material form or substance
  3. adjective highly abstract and overly theoretical

Etymology

From Middle English metaphisicalle, methafisical, from Medieval Latin metaphysicālis. By surface analysis, meta- + physical.

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