metaphysically

/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that relates to the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of reality, existence, and the universe beyond physical things.
    • She approached the question metaphysically, considering the soul's place in the cosmos.
    • The novel explores metaphysically what it means to be human.
    • The philosopher argued metaphysically that time is an illusion.
  2. In a way that is very abstract, theoretical, or hard to understand, often about ideas beyond everyday experience.
    • They debated metaphysically about the nature of justice without ever agreeing.
    • His explanation was so metaphysically complex that most of the class got lost.
    • The poem speaks metaphysically about love as a force that transcends time.
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