metaphysical

adjective/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

Frequency rank: #10,398 most common English word

Meaning

relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and being, beyond what is physically observable.

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Example sentence

His poetry often explores metaphysical questions about the nature of existence and reality.

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