Philosophical meaning

What does “philosophical” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“philosophical” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: of or relating to philosophy or philosophers.

philosophical

adjective

  1. of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

    “philosophical writing”

    “a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology”

    Synonymsphilosophic
  2. characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment

    “philosophical resignation”

    “a philosophic attitude toward life”

    Synonymsphilosophic

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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