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Philosophical

{

Philˊo-soph′ic

,

Philˊo-soph′ic-al

, }
Adj.
[L.
philosophicus
: cf. F.
philosophique
.]
Of or pertaining to philosophy; versed in, or imbued with, the principles of philosophy; hence, characterizing a philosopher; rational; wise; temperate; calm; cool.
Philˊo-soph′ic-al-ly
,
adv.

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philosophical

philosophical

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philosophical (comparative more philosophical, superlative most philosophical)

  1. Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.
  2. Rational; analytic or critically-minded; thoughtful.
    • 1846, Edgar Allan Poe, "The Sphinx" in Arthur's Ladies Magazine,
      His richly philosophical intellect was not at any time affected by unrealities.
  3. Detached, calm, stoic.
    • 1911, Hector Hugh Munro, "The Schartz-Metterklume Method,"
      She bore the desertion with philosophical indifference.

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