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metaphysics

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/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/ · met-a-phys-ics

A branch of philosophy that examines the fundamental nature of reality, including the relationships between mind and matter, substance and attribute, fact and value.

Meanings

nounformal

A branch of philosophy that examines the fundamental nature of reality, including the relationships between mind and matter, substance and attribute, fact and value.

ایک فلسفے کی شاخ جو حقیقت کی بنیادی نوعیت کا معائنہ کرتی ہے، بشمول ذہن اور مادہ، مادہ اور خصوصیت، حقیقت اور قیمت کے درمیان تعلقات.

مابعد الطبیعیات

ma-ba'd al-tabi'iyat

Synonyms

philosophy of beingontologymetaphysical philosophyوجودیاتمابعد الطبیعیاتفلسفۂ وجود

Antonyms

empiricismmaterialismحقیقت پسندیمادیات

Common Collocations

  • metaphysical inquiry
  • metaphysical discussion
  • metaphysical theory

Example Sentences

Metaphysics seeks to understand the nature of reality beyond what is observable.

مابعد الطبیعیات اس چیز کو سمجھنے کی کوشش کرتی ہے جو کہ مشاہدہ سے بالاتر ہے.

Ma-ba'd al-tabi'iyat is cheez ko samajhne ki koshish karti hai jo keh mushahida se bala-tar hai.

The study of metaphysics involves exploring concepts such as existence and time.

مابعد الطبیعیات کا مطالعہ وجود اور وقت جیسے تصورات کی کھوج کرتا ہے.

Ma-ba'd al-tabi'iyat ka mutaala wujud aur waqt jaise tasawwur ki khoj karta hai.

Many philosophers have contributed to the field of metaphysics throughout history.

تاریخ میں بہت سے فلسفیوں نے مابعد الطبیعیات کے میدان میں حصہ لیا ہے.

Tareekh mein bohot se falsafiyon ne ma-ba'd al-tabi'iyat ke maidan mein hissa liya hai.

Easily Confused With

metaphor:Metaphysics is a philosophical study, whereas a metaphor is a figure of speech.

Word Family

metaphysical
adjectiveمابعد الطبیعیاتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'meta' meaning 'beyond' and 'physics' to remember the study of what is beyond physical existence.

Imagine a philosopher pondering over the universe while staring at the stars.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر ایک بات پہ کہتے ہو تم کہ تم کیا ہو، تم ہی کہو کہ یہ عجم کے نواب کیا ہیں.

Har aik baat pe kehte ho tum keh tum kya ho, Tum hi kaho keh yeh Ajam ke nawab kya hain.

You say about everything, what are you? You tell me what these nobles of Ajam are.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "metaphysika" — that which comes after physics

First known use: 16th century

The term originated from the works of Aristotle, who used it to describe his philosophy of being and existence.