Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pataphysically

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: pat-a-phys-i-cal-ly
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

6

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

In a pataphysical manner.

adv

Concerning pataphysics.

Example Sentences

"Pataphysically speaking it makes no difference, even though ninety per cent of the members do not know the truth about themselves, about the university, or about money."
"A landmark in J. studies. Describes how J. lived pataphysically. Examines the precepts of pataphysics. This issue of the EVR also discusses in great detail the College of Pataphysics."
"Pataphysically one can say that all is for the best in the most pataphysical of all possible worlds."

Etymology

From pataphysical + -ly.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: pataphysical

Inflected Forms

more pataphysically (comparative) most pataphysically (superlative)

Questions

What does pataphysically mean?: In a pataphysical manner.
Where does pataphysically come from?: From pataphysical + -ly.

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