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Etymology
From Middle English metaphisicalle, methafisical, from Medieval Latin metaphysicālis.
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metaphysical (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to metaphysics.
- Being an adherent of the philosophy of metaphysics.
- Immaterial, supersensual, beyond the physical.
1995, Julius Evola, “Regality”, in Guido Stucco, transl., Revolt against the Modern World, Rochester, Vermont: Inner Traditions International, translation of Rivolta contro il mondo moderno, →ISBN, page 8:The roots of authority, on the contrary, always had a metaphysical character.
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