Metafísic



Example: El debat metafísic explora la naturalesa de l'existència humana.

Definition


"Metafísic" is an adjective relating to metaphysics, the branch of philosophy that explores the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the universe. It is used to describe concepts, debates, or ideas that concern abstract and beyond-physical phenomena.

Etymology


The word "metafísic" originates from the Greek 'meta' meaning 'beyond' and 'physika' meaning 'physical things.' It was adopted into Catalan through Latin 'metaphysica.' Did you know? The term was first used to describe Aristotle's works that came after his writings on physics, hence 'beyond the physical.'

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