philosophical

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Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

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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 philosophy + -ical, from Ancient Greek φιλοσοφία (philosophía, “love of knowledge, scientific learning”). Displaced native Old English ūþwitlīċ.

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Synonyms

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