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philosophical
[fil-uh-sof-i-kuhl]
adjective
of or relating to philosophy.
philosophical studies.
versed in or occupied with philosophy.
proper to or befitting a philosopher.
rationally or sensibly calm, patient, or composed.
Rare., of or relating to natural philosophy or physical science.
philosophical
/ ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkəl /
adjective
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
reasonable, wise, or learned
calm and stoical, esp in the face of difficulties or disappointments
(formerly) of or relating to science or natural philosophy
Other Word Forms
- philosophically adverb
- philosophicalness noun
- antiphilosophic adjective
- antiphilosophical adjective
- antiphilosophically adverb
- nonphilosophic adjective
- nonphilosophical adjective
- nonphilosophically adverb
- pseudophilosophical adjective
- quasi-philosophical adjective
- quasi-philosophically adverb
- semiphilosophic adjective
- semiphilosophical adjective
- semiphilosophically adverb
- unphilosophic adjective
- unphilosophical adjective
- unphilosophically adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of philosophical1
Example Sentences
The onscreen version of Keaton is stumped when Alvy Singer brings her a copy of the philosophical tome “Death and Western Thought.”
In a philosophical discussion of the kind that is more common on college campuses than in corporate headquarters, Jordan and Yash argue about whether mankind has made moral progress.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has taken a philosophical approach to his latest film underperforming at the box office.
The manager did not change his low tone of voice, but came across considered and even philosophical during his 30 minutes with the media.
Although it serves the practical and philosophical purposes of the story, Chad, who comes off as a sweet idiot, doesn’t make sense as a person Russ would imagine or inhabit.
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