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philosophical

adjective

Characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment

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Word Facts

Word length
13
Starts with
P
Ends with
L
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
25
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment

    “Philosophical resignation”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

    “Philosophical writing”

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Example Sentences

Philosophical resignation
A philosophic attitude toward life
Philosophical writing
A considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology

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