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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
His writing was witty and playful, he took ideas seriously and delighted in philosophical and political argument.
The playwright captivated the hearts of audiences for more than six decades with work that explored philosophical and political themes.
His writing was often philosophical or scientific, but consistently funny, a distinctive style that gave rise to the term Stoppardian.
Sitting to rest under a tree nearby on Friday, he turned philosophical.
"I took 12 months out of the game and realigned my vision board," he said in his usual philosophical way.
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