a. [ Cf. F. métaphysique. See Metaphysics. ] 1. Of or pertaining to metaphysics. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. According to rules or principles of metaphysics; as, metaphysical reasoning. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Preternatural or supernatural. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The golden round Which fate and metaphysical aid doth seem To have thee crowned withal. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In the manner of metaphysical science, or of a metaphysician. South. [ 1913 Webster ]