philosophical
1. of or relating to philosophy or philosophers (Freq. 7)
- philosophical writing
- a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology
• Syn:
philosophic
• Pertains to noun:
philosophy, philosophy (for: philosophic)
• Derivationally related forms:
philosophy, philosophy (for: philosophic), philosopher (for: philosophic)
2. characterized by the attitude of a philosopher;
meeting trouble with level-headed detachment (Freq. 2)
- philosophical resignation
- a philosophic attitude toward life
• Syn:
philosophic
• Similar to:
unemotional
• Derivationally related forms:
philosopher (for: philosophic), philosopher, philosophy
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