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philosophical
adjective phil·o·soph·i·cal \ˌfi-lə-ˈsä-fi-kəl also -ˈzä-\
: of, relating to, or based on philosophy
: having a calm attitude toward a difficult or unpleasant situation
Full Definition of PHILOSOPHICAL
1
a : of or relating to philosophers or philosophy b : based on philosophy
2
: characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; specifically : calm or unflinching in the face of trouble, defeat, or loss
— phil·o·soph·i·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Variants of PHILOSOPHICAL
phil·o·soph·i·cal also phil·o·soph·ic \-fik\
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First Known Use of PHILOSOPHICAL
14th century
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PHILOSOPHIC Defined for Kids
philosophical
adjective phil·o·soph·i·cal \ˌfi-lə-ˈsä-fi-kəl\
Definition of PHILOSOPHICAL for Kids
1
: of or relating to the study of basic ideas about knowledge, right and wrong, reasoning, and the value of things
2
: showing wisdom and calm when faced with misfortune
— phil·o·soph·i·cal·ly adverb
Variants of PHILOSOPHICAL
phil·o·soph·i·cal also phil·o·soph·ic \-ˈsä-fik\
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