metaphysic

Etymology 1
From.

Adjective

 * 1)  Metaphysical.
 * 2) * c. 1720, Jonathan Swift, "Ode on Science," lines 32-33:
 * Bring sweet philosophy along,
 * In metaphysic dreams.

Etymology 2
From, , , , , , , from , and , ; equivalent to.

Noun

 * 1)  The field of study of metaphysics.
 * 2) * 1876, Editor, "Prefatory Words," Mind, vol. 1, no. 1, p. 5:
 * 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.
 * 1)  The metaphysical system of a particular philosopher or of a particular school of thought.
 * 2)  A fundamental principle or key concept.
 * 1)  A fundamental principle or key concept.
 * 1)  A fundamental principle or key concept.
 * 1)  A fundamental principle or key concept.