meta·phys·i·cal
ˌme-tə-ˈfi-zi-kəl 
1
: of or relating to metaphysics
metaphysical truth
metaphysical speculation
2
a
: of or relating to the transcendent (see transcendent sense 1) or to a reality beyond what is perceptible to the senses
fleeing from experience to a metaphysical realm—
John Dewey
John Dewey
b
: supernatural
fate and metaphysical aid doth seem to have thee crown'd—William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare3
: highly abstract or abstruse
4
often capitalized
: of or relating to poetry especially of the early 17th century that is highly intellectual and philosophical and marked by unconventional figurative language
metaphysical poets
: a metaphysical poet of the 17th century
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Adjective
a metaphysical world of spirits
a work that deals with such metaphysical questions as the very nature of knowledge
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The use of crystals is closely aligned with spirituality; therefore, when exploring this metaphysical practice, following your intuition is key.
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Adjective
Talking to Jodorowsky is a metaphysical experience.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
The use of crystals is closely aligned with spirituality; therefore, when exploring this metaphysical practice, following your intuition is key.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
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“Metaphysical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metaphysical. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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metaphysical
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meta·phys·i·cal
ˌmet-ə-ˈfiz-i-kəl
1
: of, relating to, or based on metaphysics
3
: difficult to understand : abstract
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