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philosophic |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Philosophic \Phil`o*soph"ic\, Philosophical \Phil`o*soph"ic*al\, a. [L. philosophicus: cf F. philosophique.] Of or pertaining to philosophy; versed in or imbued with the principles of philosophy; hence characterizing a philosopher; rational; wise; temperate; calm; cool. -- {Phil`o*soph"ic*al*ly}, adv From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: philosophic adj 1: of or relating to philosophy or philosophers; "philosophical writing"; "a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology" [syn: {philosophical}] 2: characteristic of or imbued with the attitude of a philosopher or based on philosophy; "that breadth of outlook that distinguishes the philosophic mind"; "their differences were philosophical" [syn: {philosophical}] [ant: {nonphilosophical}] 3: characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment; "philosophical resignation"; "a philosophic attitude toward life" [syn: {philosophical}]
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