METAPHYSICALLY

metaphysically

(adverb) in a metaphysical manner; “he thinks metaphysically”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

metaphysically (comparative more metaphysically, superlative most metaphysically)

In a metaphysical manner.

Concerning metaphysics.

Source: Wiktionary


Met`a*phys"ic*al*ly, adv.

Definition: In the manner of metaphysical science, or of a metaphysician. South.

METAPHYSICAL

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

1. Of or pertaining to metaphysics.

2. According to rules or principles of metaphysics; as, metaphysical reasoning.

3. Preternatural or supernatural. [Obs.] The golden round *Which fate and metaphysical aid doth seem To have thee crowned withal. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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