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Webster 1913 Edition


Cataphysical

Catˊa-phys′ic-al

,
Adj.
[Pref.
cata
+
physical
.]
Unnatural; contrary to nature.
[R.]
Some artists . . . have given to Sir Walter Scott a pile of forehead which is unpleassing and
cataphysical
.
De Quincey.

Definition 2024


cataphysical

cataphysical

English

Adjective

cataphysical (not comparable)

  1. unnatural