Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

metaphysician

noun

/ˌmɛtəfəˈzɪʃən/

Definition

A metaphysician is a scholar or philosopher who specializes in metaphysics, the branch of philosophy that investigates the fundamental nature of reality, being, and the world.

Examples

The metaphysician pondered deep questions about the nature of time and space.
As a metaphysician, she was more interested in abstract theories than empirical data.
His works contributed significantly to the field of metaphysics, earning him recognition as a leading metaphysician of his time.