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metaphysical Synonyms
Another word for metaphysical
Choosing another word for metaphysical depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Relating to metaphysics, the branch of philosophy that investigates the fundamental nature of reality, existence, time, and causation.
Usage Example
"The professor led a seminar examining the ontological arguments concerning free will and determinism."
Strongest
ontological
Strong
philosophical
cosmological
• adjective (Context 2)
Transcending physical matter or the laws of nature; immaterial, spiritual, or supernatural.
Usage Example
"Many ancient traditions view the soul as a transcendental entity that exists independently of the mortal body."
Strongest
transcendental
immaterial
Strong
incorporeal
spiritual
otherworldly
supernatural
• adjective (Context 3)
Highly abstract, theoretical, or abstruse, and therefore difficult to comprehend.
Usage Example
"Critics complained that the committee's policy proposal was too abstract to address immediate economic problems."
Strongest
abstract
Strong
abstruse
esoteric
theoretical
recondite
speculative
Opposites of metaphysical
The opposite of metaphysical shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
concrete
physical
corporeal
material
empirical
practical
earthly
tangible
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Metaphysical. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/metaphysical