philosophic

CEFRC1

/ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪk/

adjective

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  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to philosophy or calm acceptance of events.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Synonym of philosophical.

Examples

  • He took a somewhat philosophic view of his recent failure.

  • The book explores the major philosophic theories of the age.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌfɪləˈzɒfɪk/

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In context

  • We had a long philosophic discussion about the meaning of life.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English philosophik, phylosophyk, from Old French filosofique and Latin philosophicus; equivalent to philosophy + -ic.