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Definition of “philosophical”

philosophical (ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkəl Pronunciation for philosophical or philosophic

Definitions

adjective

  1. of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
  2. reasonable, wise, or learned
  3. calm and stoical, esp in the face of difficulties or disappointments
  4. (formerly) of or relating to science or natural philosophy

Derived Forms

ˌphiloˈsophically adverb
ˌphiloˈsophicalness noun

Quotations including 'philosophical'

  • "What, knocked a tooth out? Never mind, dear, laugh it off, laugh it off; it's all part of life's rich pageant" Arthur Marshall

Translations for 'philosophical'

  • British English: philosophical Philosophical means concerned with or relating to philosophy. ADJECTIVEHe was not accustomed to political or philosophical discussions.
  • Brazilian Portuguese: filosófico
  • Chinese: 哲学的哲学學的
  • European Spanish: filosófico filosófica
  • French: philosophique
  • German: philosophisch
  • Italian: filosofico filosofica
  • Japanese: 哲学の
  • Korean: 철학의
  • Portuguese: filosófico filosófica
  • Spanish: filosófico filosófica

Example Sentences Including 'philosophical'

Any creature that has evolved far enough to appreciate the philosophical dictum," Know thyself, "must sooner or later face it.
Globe and Mail (2003)
He has tennis streets smarts, but can also get philosophical.
Globe and Mail (2003)
His thoughts were a jumble and too philosophical for comfort.
Fraser, Anthea Death Speaks Softly
However, bassist Daniel P Carter was philosophical about any snubbing of other British acts, telling NME.
NME (New Musical Express) (2002)
I approach the origin of species from the perspective of Christianity and philosophical theism.
Glasgow Herald (2002)
It was a modern version of the Faust theme, but comic, not philosophical , with apologies to Goethe and Marlowe.
Hilton, John Buxton The Innocents at Home (A Superintendent Kenworthy novel)
Mr Bush, his last efforts spent, seemed relaxed, confident and almost philosophical.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)
There is a meeting of minds when it comes to thoughtful, philosophical discussions.
Michael Geary MOON ASTROLOGY FOR LOVERS (2002)
These absurd philosophical abstractions continued to bother him once brought to a head by Penelope's searching questions.
Meek, M R D A Worm of Doubt

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