philosophical

Meanings

Adjective

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
- "philosophical writing"
- "a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology"

Adjective Satellite

characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment
- "philosophical resignation"

Adj

Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.
Rational; analytic or critically minded; thoughtful.
Detached, calm, stoic.

Origin / Etymology

From philosophy + -ical, from Ancient Greek φιλοσοφία (philosophía, “love of knowledge, scientific learning”). Displaced native Old English ūþwitlīċ.

Synonyms

philosophic

Antonyms

nonphilosophical

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