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philosophical

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phil·o·soph·i·cal  (fl-sf-kl) also phil·o·soph·ic (-k)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or based on a system of philosophy.
2. Characteristic of a philosopher, as in equanimity, enlightenment, and wisdom.

philo·sophi·cal·ly adv.

philosophical [ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkəl], philosophic
adj
1. (Philosophy) 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
philosophically  adv
philosophicalness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.philosophical - of or relating to philosophy or philosophers; "philosophical writing"; "a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology"
2.philosophical - characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment; "philosophical resignation"; "a philosophic attitude toward life"
unemotional - unsusceptible to or destitute of or showing no emotion

philosophical philosophic
Translations
philosophical [ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkəl] ADJfilosófico
she was philosophical about the delayse tomó el retraso con filosofía
philosophical [ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkəl] adj
[discussion, questions, writings] → philosophique
[attitude, approach] → philosophique
to be philosophical about sth → prendre qch avec philosophie
Lewis had grown philosophical about life → Lewis prenait maintenant la vie avec philosophie.
philosophical [ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl] adj (also) (fig) → filosofico/a
he's been very philosophical about it → l'ha presa con molta filosofia


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