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phil⋅o⋅soph⋅i⋅cal
[fil-uh-sof-i-kuh
l] 
–adjective
| 1. | of or pertaining to philosophy: philosophical studies. |
| 2. | versed in or occupied with philosophy. |
| 3. | proper to or befitting a philosopher. |
| 4. | rationally or sensibly calm, patient, or composed. |
| 5. | Rare. of or pertaining to natural philosophy or physical science. |
Also, phil⋅o⋅soph⋅ic.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME: learned, pertaining to alchemy < L philosophic(us) (< Gk philosophikós; see philosopher, -ic ) + -al 1
1350–1400; ME: learned, pertaining to alchemy < L philosophic(us) (< Gk philosophikós; see philosopher, -ic ) + -al 1
Related forms:
phil⋅o⋅soph⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
phil⋅o⋅soph⋅i⋅cal⋅ness, noun
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| phil·o·soph·i·cal (fĭl'ə-sŏf'ĭ-kəl) adj.
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