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Meaning of philosophical
Having a philosophical approach or perspective
Etymology of philosophical
The word "philosophical" originates from the Greek words "philosophia" (love of wisdom) and the suffix "-ical" which forms an adjective
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Synonyms
theoretical
metaphysical
abstract
intellectual
thoughtful
reflective
contemplative
introspective
meditative
profound
insightful
perceptive
discerning
analytical
logical
rational
speculative
conceptual
ideational
notionally
hypothetical
abstracted
esoteric
recondite
arcane
abstruse
sagacious
astute
erudite
learned
scholarly
academic
pedantic
didactic
exegetical
hermeneutic
exegetic
Definitions
- Relating to the study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
- * Characterized by a philosophical approach or perspective, especially one that is highly theoretical or speculative
Usage Examples
- The professor's philosophical approach to the problem helped the students understand its deeper implications
- * She has a philosophical attitude towards life, always questioning and seeking answers
Antonyms
practical
pragmatic
realistic
materialistic
worldly
mundane
superficial
frivolous
trivial
petty
foolish
irrational
illogical
unreasonable
unreflective
thoughtless
impulsive
instinctive
intuitive
emotional
sentimental
unphilosophical
unscholarly
unacademic
anti-intellectual
unimaginative
uncreative
unenlightened
uninsightful