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phil⋅o⋅soph⋅i⋅cal

  [fil-uh-sof-i-kuhl]
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–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

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.  

  1. Of, relating to, or based on a system of philosophy.

  2. Characteristic of a philosopher, as in equanimity, enlightenment, and wisdom.

phil'o·soph'i·cal·ly adv.
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