(philosophy, uncountable) The branch of philosophy which studies fundamental principles intended to describe or explain all that is, and which are not themselves explained by anything more fundamental; the study of first principles; the study of being insofar as it is being (Latin: ens in quantum ens).

plural of metaphysic

(philosophy, archaic) Metaphysical.

(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.

Of or pertaining to the metaphysis

Of or pertaining to metaphysics. / Being an adherent of the philosophy of metaphysics. / Immaterial, supersensual, not physical (more properly, "beyond" that which is physical).

In a metaphysical manner. / Concerning metaphysics.

plural of metaphysis

plural of metaphysicality

The quality of being metaphysical.