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1. (adj.) philosophical
of or pertaining to philosophy.
2. philosophical
versed in or occupied with philosophy.
3. philosophical
proper to or befitting a philosopher.
4. philosophical
sensibly calm or rational.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME: learned, pertaining to alchemy < L philosophic(us) (< Gk philosophikós)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) philosophic, philosophical
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
"philosophical writing"; "a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology"
2. (adj) philosophical, philosophic
characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment
"philosophical resignation"; "a philosophic attitude toward life"
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1. (adjective) philosophical
able to remain calm and positive despite problems
He was philosophical about losing. "We learned a lot," he said.
2. philosophical
relating to philosophy
a philosophical debate; philosophically opposed to the plan; "I'm not worried," she said philosophically.
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) philosophical
of or pertaining to philosophy; versed in, or imbued with, the principles of philosophy; hence, characterizing a philosopher; rational; wise; temperate; calm; cool
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