Meaning
metaphysical
- relating to metaphysics or philosophical inquiries beyond physical reality
- relating to the Italian Metaphysical art movement (pittura metafisica)
- abstract, obscure, or disconnected from practical reality
In a sentence
Il professore ha introdotto diversi concetti metafisici molto complessi.
The professor introduced several very complex metaphysical concepts.
I quadri metafisici di De Chirico sono famosi in tutto il mondo.
De Chirico's metaphysical paintings are famous worldwide.
Evitiamo discussioni metafisiche e concentriamoci sui problemi concreti.
Let's avoid metaphysical discussions and focus on concrete problems.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| metafisico | masculine · singular |
| metafisica | feminine · singular |
| metafisici | masculine · plural |
| metafisiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural masculine ends in '-ci': 'metafisici'.
- Often seen in art history contexts, especially regarding Giorgio de Chirico's work.