a. [ Pref. cata + physical. ] Unnatural; contrary to nature. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Some artists . . . have given to Sir Walter Scott a pile of forehead which is unpleassing and cataphysical. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. métaphysique. See Metaphysics. ]
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 ]
a. [ Cf. F. métaphysique. See Metaphysics. ]
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 ]