philosophical
or phil·o·soph·ic
[fil-uh-sof-i-kuh l or fil-uh-sof-ik]
- 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.
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Origin of philosophical
1350–1400; Middle English: learned, pertaining to alchemy < Latin philosophic(us) (< Greek philosophikós; see philosopher, -ic) + -al1
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Contemporary Examples
“You should always understand where you are in the industry,” she says philosophically.
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I find myself in the middle, generationally and philosophically.
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Historical Examples
Wharton was philosophically, politically, and fashionably profligate.
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"There is nothing to be done tonight," he said philosophically.
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I'm rejoiced you take it so philosophically, my dear Emilia!
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They know Dandy Jack, and are philosophically resigned to their fate.
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“Well, there are more days coming,” laughed Polly philosophically.
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philosophical
philosophic
- 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
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Word Origin and History for philosophically
philosophical
adj.
late 14c.; see philosophy + -ical. Related: Philosophically.
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