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   philosophical

   /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl/

   adjective

   • 1. relating or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence: "philosophical discussions about free will" Similar theoreticalanalyticalrationalmetaphysicallogicalreasonedesotericscholarlyerudite
   • 2. having or showing a calm attitude towards disappointments or difficulties: "he was philosophical about losing the contract" Similar calmcomposedcoolcollectedcool, calm, and collectedself-possessedserenetranquilplacidstoicalimpassivesoberdispassionatedetachedunemotionalphlegmaticunperturbedimperturbableequableunruffledpatientforbearinglong-sufferingtolerantaccommodatingindulgenteasy-goingeven-temperedrestrainedfatalisticunexcitableresignedrationallogicalrealisticpracticalinformal:unflappablenonplussedOpposite emotionalupset

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › philosophicPhilosophical Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PHILOSOPHICAL is of or relating to philosophers or philosophy. How to use philosophical in a sentence.

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   PHILOSOPHICAL definition: 1. relating to the study or writing of philosophy: 2. If you are philosophical in your reaction to…. Learn more.

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   To be philosophical is to stay detached and thoughtful in the face of a setback, or to approach a tough situation in a level-headed way. When his girlfriend left him, Bernard was philosophical: "If she loves me, she'll return."

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishphilosophical adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   a purely philosophical argument; It is one of the most important pieces of philosophical writing of the twentieth century. Modern science was given its philosophical basis by Descartes. The level of philosophical debate is usually quite high. The pamphlet attempted a philosophical justification for the war.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPHILOSOPHICAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 meanings: 1. of or relating to philosophy or philosophers 2. reasonable, wise, or learned 3. calm and stoical, esp in the.... Click for more definitions.

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   Philosophical definition: of or relating to philosophy. See examples of PHILOSOPHICAL used in a sentence.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of philosophical – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   PHILOSOPHICAL definition: 1. relating to the study or writing of philosophy: 2. accepting unpleasant situations in a calm…. Learn more.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › philosophicPhilosophical Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    PHILOSOPHICAL meaning: 1 : of, relating to, or based on philosophy; 2 : having a calm attitude toward a difficult or unpleasant situation

11. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PhilosophyPhilosophy - Wikipedia

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    Philosophy ('love of wisdom' in Ancient Greek) is a systematic study of general and fundamental questions concerning topics like existence, reason, knowledge, value, mind, and language. It is a rational and critical inquiry that reflects on its own methods and assumptions.