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Topic: Philosophy

metaphoric

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈfɔrɪk/

KK: /mɛtəˈfɔrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something in a way that uses a metaphor, which is a figure of speech that compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Example: The poet used a metaphoric expression to convey deep emotions.

metaphorical

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈfɔrɪkəl/

KK: /mɛtəˈfɔrɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a figure of speech where a word or phrase is used to describe something in a way that is not literally true, often to create a comparison or to convey a deeper meaning.

Example: The author's use of metaphorical language made the poem more vivid and expressive.

metaphysic

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪk/

KK: /mɛtəˈfɪzɪk/

noun

Definition: A branch of philosophy that studies the fundamental nature of reality, including concepts such as being, existence, and the universe.

Example: The philosopher wrote extensively on the metaphysic of existence and reality.

metaphysician

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈfɪʃən/

KK: /mɛtəˈfɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or specializes in the nature of reality, existence, and the fundamental nature of being.

Example: The metaphysician explored questions about the nature of time and space.

metaphysics

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

KK: /mɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

noun

Definition: The branch of philosophy that studies the fundamental nature of reality, including concepts like being, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.

Example: Many philosophers have contributed to the field of metaphysics over the centuries.

metapsychology

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈsaɪkəˌlɒdʒi/

KK: /mɛtəˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒi/

noun

Definition: A branch of philosophy that explores theories about the mind and mental processes, going beyond what can be observed or measured in psychology.

Example: The professor's lecture on metapsychology opened my eyes to the deeper philosophical questions about consciousness.

metempsychosis

IPA: /ˌmɛtɛmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

KK: /mɛtɛmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: The belief that a person's soul can be reborn into a new body after death, which can be either human or animal.

Example: Many cultures have different beliefs about metempsychosis and the journey of the soul.

method

IPA: /ˈmɛθəd/

KK: /ˈmɛθəd/

noun

Definition: A way of doing something that is organized and follows a specific plan or system.

Example: She used a new method to solve the math problem more efficiently.

methodic

IPA: /məˈθɒdɪk/

KK: /mɛˈθɒdɪk/

adjective

Definition: Done in a careful and organized way, following a specific method or plan.

Example: She approached her studies in a methodic manner, ensuring she covered all the material thoroughly.

methodical

IPA: /məˈθɒdɪkəl/

KK: /mɛˈθɑdɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Done in a careful and organized way, following a plan or method.

Example: She took a methodical approach to solving the problem, ensuring every step was followed.

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