What is another word for metaphysically?

Pronunciation: [mˌɛtəfˈɪzɪkli] (IPA)

Metaphysically is an adverb that refers to the nature of reality and existence beyond what can be observed or measured through the physical world. Synonyms for metaphysically include abstractly, theoretically, conceptually, philosophically, spiritually, non-physically, supernaturally, transcendently, and mystically. All of these words suggest a realm beyond the physical, where ideas, beliefs, and concepts can be explored. Metaphysical concepts have been studied by philosophers, theologians, and spiritual seekers throughout history, as they attempt to understand the deeper meaning and purpose of life. These synonyms convey the mystery and wonder of the metaphysical realm, where the mind can engage with the infinite and the eternal.

What are the hypernyms for Metaphysically?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Metaphysically

This fact may shock us, or it may inspire us; to the metaphysically minded it offers a great variety of fascinating problems.
"The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society"
Upton Sinclair
And once for all, there will be minds who cannot help regarding our growing universe as sheer trash, metaphysically considered.
"The Letters of William James, Vol. II"
William James
They may, indeed, be metaphysically essential; that is, essential to a well-arranged system; but they are not morally essential; that is, not essential to the moral and spiritual life of the soul.
"Orthodoxy: Its Truths And Errors"
James Freeman Clarke

Famous quotes with Metaphysically

  • Aristotle remarks in his Poetics that poetry is superior to history, because history presents only what has occurred, poetry what could and ought to have occurred, poetry has possibility at its disposal. Possibility, poetic and intellectual, is superior to actuality; the esthetic and the intellectual are disinterested. But there is only one interest, the interest in existing; disinterestedness is the expression for indifference to actuality. The indifference is forgotten in the Cartesian Cogito-ergo sum, which disturbs the disinterestedness of the intellectual and offends speculative thought, as if something else should follow from it. I think, ergo I think; whether I am or it is (in the sense of actuality, where I means a single existing human being and it means a single definite something) is infinitely unimportant. That what I am thinking is in the sense of thinking does not, of course, need any demonstration, nor does it need to be demonstrated by any conclusion, since it is indeed demonstrated. But as soon as I begin to want to make my thinking teleological in relation to something else, interest enters the game. As soon as it is there, the ethical is present and exempts me from further trouble with demonstrating my existence, and since it obliges me to exist, it prevents me from making an ethically deceptive and metaphysically unclear flourish of a conclusion.
    René Descartes

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