Main Entry:

phil·o·soph·i·cal

Pronunciation:

\ˌfi-lə-ˈsä-fi-kəl also -ˈzä-\

Variant(s):

also phil·o·soph·ic \-fik\

Function:

adjective

Date:

14th century

1 a: of or relating to philosophers or philosophy b: based on philosophy2: characterized by the attitude of a philosopher ; specifically : calm or unflinching in the face of trouble, defeat, or loss

— phil·o·soph·i·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb