philosophic

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. adjective of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
  2. adjective characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment

Etymology

From Middle English philosophik, phylosophyk, from Old French filosofique and Latin philosophicus; equivalent to philosophy + -ic.

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Synonyms

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