Metaphysisch
Example: Die Diskussion über metaphysische Fragen ist sehr interessant.
Definition
"Metaphysisch" is an adjective describing things related to metaphysics, a branch of philosophy concerned with the fundamental nature of reality and existence beyond the physical world. It often refers to abstract concepts that go beyond empirical observation, such as being, causality, and the nature of objects.
Etymology
The word "metaphysisch" derives from the Greek words 'meta,' meaning 'beyond' or 'after,' and 'physika,' meaning 'physical things.' Originally, it referred to the works that came after Aristotle's Physics. Did you know? The term was popularized when ancient editors of Aristotle’s works grouped his writings on what lies beyond physical nature under 'Metaphysics.'
Learn to use this word actively
"Metaphysisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 105 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select German as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
