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Definition of philosophize - 2 dictionary results

phi⋅los⋅o⋅phize

  [fi-los-uh-fahyz]
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–verb (used without object), -phized, -phiz⋅ing.
1. to speculate or theorize, usually in a superficial or imprecise manner.
2. to think or reason as a philosopher.
Also, especially British, phi⋅los⋅o⋅phise.

Origin:
1585–95; philosoph(y) + -ize

Related forms:
phi⋅los⋅o⋅phi⋅za⋅tion, noun
phi⋅los⋅o⋅phiz⋅er, noun
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phi·los·o·phize   (fĭ-lŏs'ə-fīz')   
v.   phi·los·o·phized, phi·los·o·phiz·ing, phi·los·o·phiz·es

v.   intr.

  1. To speculate in a philosophical manner.

  2. To set forth or express a moralistic, often superficial philosophy.

v.   tr.
To consider (a matter) from a philosophical standpoint.
phi·los'o·phiz'er n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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