- philosophic
- adjective see philosophical
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
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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; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
philosophic — [fil΄ə säf′ik] adj. 〚L philosophicus < Gr philosophikos〛 1. of or according to philosophy or philosophers 2. devoted to or learned in philosophy 3. like or suited for a philosopher 4. sensibly composed or calm, as in a difficult situation;… … Universalium
philosophic — index patient, stoical Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
philosophic — 1640s, from L.L. philosophicus, from Gk. philosophia (see PHILOSOPHY (Cf. philosophy)) … Etymology dictionary
philosophic — [fil΄ə säf′ik] adj. [L philosophicus < Gr philosophikos] 1. of or according to philosophy or philosophers 2. devoted to or learned in philosophy 3. like or suited for a philosopher 4. sensibly composed or calm, as in a difficult situation;… … English World dictionary
philosophic — philosophical / philosophic [adj1] thinking deeply, rationally abstract, cogitative, deep, erudite, judicious, learned, logical, pensive, profound, rational, reflective, sagacious, sapient, theoretical, thoughtful, wise; concept 402 Ant.… … New thesaurus
philosophic — [[t]fɪ̱ləsɒ̱fɪk[/t]] ADJ GRADED Philosophic means the same as philosophical … English dictionary
philosophic — philosophical UK [ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪk(ə)l] / US [ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪk(ə)l] or philosophic UK [fɪləˈsɒfɪk] / US [fɪləˈsɑfɪk] adjective ** 1) relating to philosophy philosophical problems/issues a philosophical argument 2) able to accept an unpleasant situation… … English dictionary
philosophic — philosophical ► ADJECTIVE 1) relating to the study of philosophy. 2) calm in difficult circumstances. DERIVATIVES philosophic adjective philosophically adverb … English terms dictionary
philosophic — adjective 1. of or relating to philosophy or philosophers (Freq. 2) philosophical writing a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology • Syn: ↑philosophical • Pertains to noun: ↑philosophy ( … Useful english dictionary
