Meaning of the word metaphysics in English

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metaphysics

US /ˌmet̬.əˈfɪz.ɪks/
UK /ˌmet.əˈfɪz.ɪks/
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Noun

the branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space

Example:
In his lecture, the professor explored the metaphysics of time and existence.
Aristotle's work on metaphysics remains a cornerstone of Western philosophy.