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PHILOSOPHICAL

\fˌɪləsˈɒfɪkə͡l], \fˌɪləsˈɒfɪkə‍l], \f_ˌɪ_l_ə_s_ˈɒ_f_ɪ_k_əl]\

Definitions of PHILOSOPHICAL

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characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment; "philosophical resignation"; "a philosophic attitude toward life"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment; "philosophical resignation"; "a philosophic attitude toward life"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Belonging to or used in the study of natural philosophy or physics.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

According to, skilled in, or given to, philosophy; regulated by the rules of reason and experience; calm; rational.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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