metempsychic

adjective

met·​em·​psy·​chic

¦metˌem¦sīkik,

-tə̇m-

variants or metempsychosic

mə¦tem(p)sə̇¦kōsik,

¦medə̇ˌemˌsī¦k-,

-tə̇mˌsī¦k-,

-ōzik

or less commonly metempsychosical

-ōsə̇kəl,

-ōzə̇-

: of or relating to metempsychosis

Word History

Etymology

metempsychic from Late Latin metempsychosis + English -ic; metempsychosic or metempsichosical from Late Latin metempsychosis + English -ic or -ical

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

1. Expanded definitions
2. Detailed etymologies
3. Advanced search tools
4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now