"pataphysics" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from French pataphysique, where it was coined by author Alfred Jarry from a pun deriving from the Ancient Greek title of a work by Aristotle; see pataphysique for more. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|pataphysique}} French pataphysique, {{der|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pataphysics (uncountable)
  1. An absurdist philosophy or pseudoscience studying things "beyond" metaphysics. Wikipedia link: Alfred Jarry, Aristotle Tags: uncountable Synonyms: 'pataphysics Related terms: pataphysician, pataphysical
    Sense id: en-pataphysics-en-noun-uFLvgdLX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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