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metafísica

metaphysics

noun meh-tah-FEE-see-kah Rare
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Origin: From Greek ta meta ta physika (the things after the physics), the title given to Aristotle's treatise.

Usage Note

Metafísica is the branch of philosophy examining fundamental questions about reality, existence, space, time, and causality. The title literally reflects that Aristotle's metaphysics was placed after his physics in ancient catalogs. The adjective is metafísico. In everyday speech it can be used loosely to mean obscure or overly abstract thinking.

Examples

"La metafísica estudia la naturaleza del ser y la realidad."

Natural Translation

Metaphysics studies the nature of being and reality.

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