philosophical

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
    characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment
    characteristic of or imbued with the attitude of a philosopher or based on philosophy

Word Origin

philosophical (adj.)
late 14c.; see philosophy + -ical. Related: Philosophically.

Synonym

Example

1. Now research provides some support for this philosophical viewpoint .
2. So far the more established wire services seem to be taking a philosophical approach .
3. Blenkin was disappointed , but the scientist in him was philosophical .
4. There seem to be philosophical differences .
5. This brings us to the philosophical dispute .

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