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Metaphysical vs Esotericism - What's the difference?

metaphysical | esotericism |

As a adjective metaphysical

is of or pertaining to metaphysics.

As a noun esotericism is

the tendency to promote or desire the esoteric.

metaphysical

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Of or pertaining to metaphysics.
  • Immaterial, supersensual, not physical (more properly, "beyond" that which is physical).
  • Derived terms

    * metaphysically

    See also

    * transcendental

    esotericism

    English

    Noun

  • The tendency to promote or desire the esoteric.
  • Doctrines or practices of esoteric knowledge.
  • See also

    * esoterism