Metafísico (en. Metaphysical)

[metaˈfisiko]

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Belonging to metaphysics.
His work is full of metaphysical references.
Su obra está llena de referencias metafísicas.
Going beyond the physical or material.
The discussion was about metaphysical topics such as the existence of the soul.
La discusión fue sobre temas metafísicos como la existencia del alma.
Of abstract or speculative nature.
The philosopher proposed a metaphysical approach to ethical problems.
El filósofo propuso un enfoque metafísico a los problemas éticos.

Etymology

From the Greek 'metaphysika', meaning 'beyond the physical'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

metaphysics of the mind
Study of the nature of the mind and its relationship with the body.
metafísica de la mente
metaphysical of time
Philosophy and study of the nature of time.
metafísico del tiempo
metaphysical question
Questioning fundamental aspects of reality that are not empirically verifiable.
pregunta metafísica

Related Words

metaphysics
Philosophical discipline that studies the fundamental principles of reality.
metafísica
ontology
Branch of metaphysics that studies being and existence.
ontología
epistemology
Part of philosophy that studies knowledge and its nature.
epistemología

Slang Meanings

Abstract thinker who gets lost in difficult ideas.
He is so metaphysical that sometimes he misses the simple things.
Él es tan metafísico que a veces se le escapan las cosas simples.
Person who addresses complicated topics without being practical.
He always brings a metaphysical approach to conversations, which sometimes makes them complicated.
Siempre trae un enfoque metafísico a las conversaciones, lo que a veces las hace complicadas.