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philosophizer

[fi-los-uh-fahyz]

phi·los·o·phize

[fi-los-uh-fahyz]
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

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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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

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