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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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   Nov 5, 2024 · 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."

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   PHILOSOPHY definition: 1. the use of reason in understanding such things as the nature of the real world and existence…. Learn more.

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   Philosophical means concerned with or relating to philosophy. He was not accustomed to political or philosophical discussions. Wiggins says he's not a coward, but that he's philosophically opposed to war. Someone who is philosophical does not get upset when disappointing or disturbing things happen.

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

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   The meaning of PHILOSOPHY is all learning exclusive of technical precepts and practical arts. How to use philosophy in a sentence.

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

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    Philosophical means concerned with or relating to philosophy. He was more accustomed to cocktail party chatter than to political or philosophical discussions. Wilbur says he's not a coward, but that he's philosophically opposed to war. Someone who is philosophical does not get upset when disappointing or disturbing things happen.