CEFR C2

metaphysics

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: ontology, philosophy, abstract thought

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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.

Synonyms of metaphysics

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