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philosophizer
[
fi-
los
-
uh
-fahyz
]
phi·los·o·phize
/
fɪˈlɒs
əˌfaɪz
/
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[
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
o·ver·phi·los·o·phize,
verb (used without object),
-phized,
-phiz·ing.
well-phi·los·o·phized,
adjective
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World English Dictionary
philosophize
or
philosophise
(fɪˈlɒsəˌfaɪz)
—
vb
1.
(
intr
) to make philosophical pronouncements and speculations
2.
(
tr
) to explain philosophically
philosophise
or
philosophise
—
vb
philosophi'zation
or
philosophise
—
n
philosophi'sation
or
philosophise
—
n
phi'losophizer
or
philosophise
—
n
phi'losophiser
or
philosophise
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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