Antimetaphysical

Pronunciation: /ˌæntiˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

Definitions of antimetaphysical

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'antimetaphysical' describes something that is opposed to or goes against metaphysical beliefs or principles.

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand all this antimetaphysical talk.

A2 The concept of antimetaphysical thinking is new to me.

B1 The philosopher's antimetaphysical views challenged traditional beliefs.

B2 The book presents an antimetaphysical perspective on reality.

C1 Her antimetaphysical stance on existence is thought-provoking.

C2 The debate on antimetaphysical philosophy continues to evolve.

Examples of antimetaphysical in a Sentence

formal The philosopher's antimetaphysical stance challenged traditional beliefs about the nature of reality.

informal She's always going on about her antimetaphysical theories, but I just nod and smile.

slang I don't buy into all that antimetaphysical mumbo jumbo.

figurative His antimetaphysical approach to life allowed him to see things in a more practical light.

Grammatical Forms of antimetaphysical

• past tense: antimetaphysicalized
• plural: antimetaphysicals
• comparative: more antimetaphysical
• superlative: most antimetaphysical
• present tense: antimetaphysicalizes
• future tense: will antimetaphysicalize
• perfect tense: has antimetaphysicalized
• continuous tense: is antimetaphysicalizing
• singular: antimetaphysical
• positive degree: antimetaphysical
• infinitive: to antimetaphysicalize
• gerund: antimetaphysicalizing
• participle: antimetaphysicalized

Origin and Evolution of antimetaphysical

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'antimetaphysical' originates from the combination of the prefix 'anti-' meaning against or opposed to, and the word 'metaphysical' which refers to the branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of reality beyond the physical world.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe ideas or arguments that were in opposition to metaphysical concepts, the term 'antimetaphysical' has evolved to also encompass a rejection of abstract or speculative reasoning in favor of empirical or scientific approaches.