METAPHYSIC

Etymology

Adjective

metaphysic (not comparable)

(philosophy, archaic) Metaphysical.

Noun

metaphysic (countable and uncountable, plural metaphysics)

(philosophy, uncountable, archaic) The field of study of metaphysics.

(philosophy, countable) The metaphysical system of a particular philosopher or of a particular school of thought.

(philosophy, countable) A fundamental principle or key concept.

Source: Wiktionary


Met`a*phys"ic, n. Etym: [Cf. F. métaphysique.]

Definition: See Metaphysics.

Met`a*phys"ic, a.

Definition: Metaphysical.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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26 November 2024

TRANSPOSITION

(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards


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