• (n.) See Metaphysics. • (a.) Metaphysical.
Met`a·phys'ic noun [ Confer French métaphysique .] See Metaphysics . 
metaphysics, metaphysic 1. Philosophy The branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality, including the relationship between mind and matter, substance and attribute, fact and value (used with a singular verb). 2. The theoretical or first principles of a particular discipline: the metaphysics of law (used with a plural verb).BR> 3. A pr...