Metaphysical
Example: She explored metaphysical questions about existence and reality deeply.
Definition
"Metaphysical" describes concepts or questions related to the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and being, often beyond what is measurable or physical. It is used in philosophy to explore abstract ideas that go beyond the physical world, such as existence or the nature of consciousness.
Etymology
The word "metaphysical" originates from the Greek words 'meta,' meaning 'beyond,' and 'physika,' meaning 'physical things.' It was first used to describe the branch of philosophy that deals with what lies beyond the physical world. Interestingly, Aristotle’s works on this subject were titled 'Metaphysics' because they came after his writings on physics.
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"Metaphysical" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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