(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).

plural of metaphysic

(uncountable, rhetoric) The use of a word or phrase to refer to something other than its literal meaning, invoking an implicit similarity between the thing described and what is denoted by the word or phrase.

(intransitive) To use a metaphor. / (transitive) To describe by means of a metaphor.

Any of a number of chemical elements in the periodic table that form a metallic bond with other metal atoms; generally shiny, somewhat malleable and hard, often a conductor of heat and electricity.

(music) Characterized by strong drum-beats and distorted guitars. / Having the emotional or social characteristics associated with metal music; brash, bold, frank, unyielding, etc.

To make a road using crushed rock, stones etc.

An umlaut over a letter in the name of a heavy metal band (as in "Motörhead", "Queensrÿche" and "Mötley Crüe"), added gratuitously for mere stylistic effect.

Of or pertaining to metamorphosis; pertaining to, or involving, change. / Of or pertaining to metabolism

(informal) A nutritional supplement