Philosophical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Philosophical is an adjective meaning Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.
Meaning
Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.
More Meanings
- Rational; analytic or critically minded; thoughtful.
- Detached, calm, stoic.
Example Sentences
She bore the desertion with philosophical indifference.
His richly philosophical intellect was not at any time affected by unrealities.
“For most of human history, the question of whether or not life exists elsewhere has belonged only within the philosophical realm,” said Howard Chen, study author and Ph.D candidate at Northwestern University.
Word Forms
- philosophicall
Synonyms for philosophical
Depending on context, synonyms include philosophic, unemotional, ideological.
Antonyms for philosophical
Common opposites include nonphilosophical, nonphilosophic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include philosophic, ideological, unemotional, philosophy, theoretical, conceptual.
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