metaphysical vs physical

metaphysical

adj
  • Being an adherent of the philosophy of metaphysics. 

  • Of or pertaining to metaphysics. 

  • Immaterial, supersensual, not physical (more properly, "beyond" that which is physical). 

physical

adj
  • Sexual, carnal. 

  • Having to do with the body as opposed to the mind; corporeal, bodily. 

  • Denoting a map showing natural features of the landscape (compare political). 

  • In accordance with the laws of nature; now specifically, pertaining to physics. 

  • Pertaining to the world as understood through the senses rather than the mind; tangible, concrete; having to do with the material world. 

  • Involving bodily force or contact; vigorous, aggressive. 

noun
  • A physical manifestation of psychic origin, as through ectoplasmic solidification. 

  • Physical examination. 

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