Of or pertaining to hypsometry (measuring elevation relative to sea level)
metaphysics
metaphysics
noun
(logic, uncountable, by extension from the philosophical sense) The metalogic of physics; the logical framework of physics.
(philosophy, countable) The view or theory of a particular philosopher or school of thinkers concerning the first principles which describe or explain all that is.
(philosophy, uncountable) 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 (Latin: ens in quantum ens).
(uncountable) The study of a supersensual realm or of phenomena which transcend the physical world.
(uncountable, by extension from the philosophical sense) Any fundamental principles or rules.
(uncountable, derogatory) Displeasingly abstruse, complex material on any subject.
Philosophers sometimes say that metaphysics is the study of the ultimate nature of the universe.
plural of metaphysic
metapsychic
metapsychic
adj
Being or pertaining to something (for example, telepathy) that is outside the realm of orthodox psychology, or (more broadly) beyond scientifically-explainable psychic (mental) abilities (compare metaphysical, supernatural).
osteophytic
osteophytic
adj
Relating to osteophytes.
pentastichy
psychotrine
pterichthys
schizophyte
schizophyte
noun
(dated, biology) Any of a class of primitive organisms that reproduce solely by fission.
sympathetic
sympathetic
adj
(construction) Designed in a sensitive or appropriate way.
(neuroanatomy, neurology, relational) Relating to or denoting the part of the autonomic nervous system consisting of nerves arising from ganglia near the middle part of the spinal cord, supplying the internal organs, blood vessels, and glands, and balancing the action of the parasympathetic nerves.
(of a person) Attracting the liking of others.
(of magic) A supernatural connection or power resulting from two items having the same form or some other correspondence.
(relational) Relating to, producing, or denoting an effect which arises through an affinity, interdependence, or mutual association.
(sound) Relating to musical tones produced by sympathetic vibration or to strings so tuned as to sound by sympathetic vibration.
Of, related to, feeling, showing, or characterized by sympathy.
Showing approval of or favor towards an idea or action.
