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Meaning of 'philosophical' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Philosophical [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to philosophy; versed in, or imbued with, the principles of philosophy; hence, characterizing a philosopher; rational; wise; temperate; calm; cool.

Meaning of 'philosophical' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . philosophical [ a]
Meaning (1):
- of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
Example in sentence:
  • a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology;
  • philosophical writing
2 . philosophical [ s]
Meaning (2):
- characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment
Example in sentence:
  • a philosophic attitude toward life;
  • philosophical resignation

Nearby Words:

phial phialed phialing philabeg philadelphian philalethist philander philanderer philanthrope philanthropic

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