Metaphysik

[ˈmeːtafyˌziːk]

/[ˈmeːtafyˌziːk]/ noun

The verdict

“Metaphysik” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #28,311 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#28,311
frequency rank, German
10
letters
16
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Teilrichtung der Philosophie, die sich mit dem Ursprung, dem Grund und dem Ziel allen Seins, aber auch einem möglichen höchsten Sein befasst

Key facts for Metaphysik
PropertyValue
HeadwordMetaphysik
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈmeːtafyˌziːk]
Letters10
Frequency rank#28,311
Misspellings tracked16
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Metaphysik” sits in German frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). Metaphysik lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Metaphysik is 10 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈmeːtafyˌziːk]. Corpus data places it at rank #28,311 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "Teilrichtung der Philosophie, die sich mit dem Ursprung, dem Grund und dem Ziel allen Seins, aber auch einem möglichen höchsten Sein befasst".

Our generated misspelling index lists 16 likely wrong-spelling variants for Metaphysik, with forms such as "emtaphysik", "meatphysik", and "metahpysik". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Metaphysik, spelled M-E-T-A-P-H-Y-S-I-K.

Definition

  1. 1
    Teilrichtung der Philosophie, die sich mit dem Ursprung, dem Grund und dem Ziel allen Seins, aber auch einem möglichen höchsten Sein befasst

Synonyms

EpoptieErste PhilosophieFundamentalphilosophie

Antonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: emtaphysik,meatphysik,metahpysik,metaphhysik,metaphsyik,metaphyisk,metaphysikk,metaphyski,metaphyssik,metaphyysik,metapphysik,metapyhsik,metpahysik,mettaphysik,mmetaphysik,mteaphysik

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Metaphysik - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

emtaphysik2meatphysik2metahpysik2metaphhysik1metaphsyik2metaphyisk2metaphysikk1metaphyski2
Edit distance from "Metaphysik"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 German corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Metaphysik"?
"Metaphysik" is spelled M-E-T-A-P-H-Y-S-I-K. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈmeːtafyˌziːk].
What does "Metaphysik" mean?
As a noun, "Metaphysik" means: Teilrichtung der Philosophie, die sich mit dem Ursprung, dem Grund und dem Ziel allen Seins, aber auch einem möglichen höchsten Sein befasst
What are common misspellings of "Metaphysik"?
Common misspellings include "emtaphysik", "meatphysik", "metahpysik", "metaphhysik", "metaphsyik". The correct spelling is "Metaphysik".
How do you pronounce "Metaphysik"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Metaphysik" is [ˈmeːtafyˌziːk]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Metaphysik" come from?
"Metaphysik" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Metaphysik”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is M-E-T-A-P-H-Y-S-I-K - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈmeːtafyˌziːk] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list