metaphysic

metaphysic
Metaphysical.

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2. noun
a) The field of study of metaphysics.

With reference to general Philosophy or Metaphysic proper, psychology may be viewed as a kind of common ground whereon thinkers of widely different schools may meet.

b) The metaphysical system of a particular philosopher or of a particular school of thought.

The uncertain conclusions of an ill-conducted analogy, and a false metaphysic, were mixed with a few simple precepts derived from observation, which probably made the whole of the science of prognostication in its earliest and purest state.


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  • Metaphysic — Met a*phys ic, a. Metaphysical. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Metaphysic — Met a*phys ic, n. [Cf. F. m[ e]taphysique.] See {Metaphysics}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • metaphysic — (n.) late 14c., from M.L. metaphysica (see METAPHYSICS (Cf. metaphysics)). The usual form of metaphysics until 16c.; somewhat revived 19c. under German influence …   Etymology dictionary

  • metaphysic — [met΄ə fiz′ik] n. METAPHYSICS adj. Rare metaphysical …   English World dictionary

  • metaphysic — noun Etymology: Middle English metaphesyk, from Medieval Latin metaphysica Date: 14th century 1. a. metaphysics b. a particular system of metaphysics 2. the system of principles underlying a particular study or subject ; philosophy 3b •… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • metaphysic — /met euh fiz ik/, n. 1. metaphysics. adj. 2. metaphysical. [1350 1400; ME metaphisik < ML metaphysica (neut. pl.); see METAPHYSICS] * * * …   Universalium

  • metaphysic — noun a system of metaphysics …   English new terms dictionary

  • metaphysic — meta·phys·ic …   English syllables

  • metaphysic — met•a•phys•ic [[t]ˌmɛt əˈfɪz ɪk[/t]] n. 1) metaphysics 2) metaphysical …   From formal English to slang

  • metaphysic — n. a system of metaphysics …   Useful english dictionary

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