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Philosophical - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Philosophical : adj
1: of or relating to philosophy or philosophers; "philosophical
writing"; "a considerable knowledge of philosophical
terminology" [syn: philosophic]
2: characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting
trouble with level-headed detachment; "philosophical
resignation"; "a philosophic attitude toward life" [syn: philosophic]
3: characteristic of or imbued with the attitude of a
philosopher or based on philosophy; "that breadth of
outlook that distinguishes the philosophic mind"; "their
differences were philosophical" [syn: philosophic] [ant:
nonphilosophical]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Philosophic \Phil`o*soph"ic\,Philosophical : \Phil`o*soph"ic*al\,
a. [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. --
Phil`o*soph"ic*al*ly, adv.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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