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metaphysics

/mɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

Meanings
noun
The field of study of metaphysics.

Examples :

"My philosophy teacher is studying metaphysics this semester. "
philosophy theory mind soul being
noun
The branch of philosophy which studies fundamental principles intended to describe or explain all that is, and which are not themselves explained by anything more fundamental; the study of first principles; the study of being insofar as it is being (ens in quantum ens).

Examples :

"Philosophers sometimes say that metaphysics is the study of the ultimate nature of the universe."
philosophy being theology mind soul logic science nature abstract

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communication noun

/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.

"communication of a secret"

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fundamental noun

/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/

(usually in the plural) A leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article, which serves as the groundwork of a system; an essential part

"one of the fundamentals of linear algebra"

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philosopher noun

/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/

A lover of wisdom.

"My teacher is a philosopher; she always encourages us to think deeply about the world and how we can be better people. "

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experiments noun

/ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənts/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The students conducted several experiments in the science lab to test their theory about plant growth. "

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overwrought adjective

/əʊ.vəˈɹɔːt/

Excessively nervous, excited, tense, angry, anxious, or upset; overemotional; very uneasy.

"The student was overwrought about the upcoming exam, feeling anxious and restless all day. "

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reincarnation noun

/ˌriːɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/ /ˌriːɪnkərˈneɪʃən/

A rebirth of a soul, in a physical life form, such as a body.

"Some people believe in reincarnation, that a person's soul is reborn into a new body after death. "

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philosophers noun

/fɪˈlɒsəfəz/ /fəˈlɑsəfɚz/

A lover of wisdom.

"Example Sentence: "The old men sitting on the park bench were like philosophers, always discussing the meaning of life and offering advice." "

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collaboration noun

/kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of collaborating.

"Collaboration can be a useful part of the creative process."

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interconnectedness noun

/ˌɪntərkəˈnɛktɪdnəs/ /ˌɪnərkəˈnɛktɪdnəs/

The state of being interconnected.

"The interconnectedness of the internet allows people all over the world to communicate instantly. "

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influencing verb

/ˈɪnfluənsɪŋ/ /ˈɪnfluɛnsɪŋ/

To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."

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philosophical adjective

/ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/ /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/

Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.

"My philosophical approach to parenting focuses on encouraging my children's independent thinking. "

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metaphysical adjective

/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

Of or pertaining to metaphysics.

"My teacher's lecture on the nature of reality was highly metaphysical, focusing on abstract ideas rather than practical examples. "