Philosophize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɪˈlɒsəfaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Philosophize is a verb meaning To ponder or reason out philosophically.
Meaning
To ponder or reason out philosophically.
Example Sentences
The popular influence of the scientific specialist begins to rival that of the philosopher only when he ceases to be a specialist and commences to philosophize about the progress of his subject—and usually only after he has been taken up by the intellectuals for reasons which have little to do with his scientific eminence.
Word Forms
- philosophizes
- philosophizing
- philosophized
- philosophise
Synonyms for philosophize
Depending on context, synonyms include philosophise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include philosophise, think, ponderize, ponderate, ruminate, cogitate.
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