metaphysics (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/
Definition
The branch of philosophy that explores the fundamental nature of reality, existence, time, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Examples
He spent his entire academic career analyzing the metaphysics of time and space.
The debate over whether free will truly exists belongs firmly in the realm of metaphysics.
Students often find the abstract concepts of metaphysics challenging because they cannot be observed through a microscope.
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