philosophical — relating to or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is very philosophical about getting older - she says wrinkles are just smile maps on her face.
- The philosophical debate about whether a hot dog is a sandwich kept the students arguing for hours.
- She became quite philosophical after reading several books on existentialism.
philosophical
ADJECTIVE[/ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/]
relating to or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
The professor encouraged philosophical discussions about the meaning of happiness.
Philo and Sophy enjoyed a philosophical discussion about life.
The students had a philosophical discussion, reached a logical conclusion, and found a practical solution.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek 'philosophia', a compound of 'philos' (loving) and 'sophia' (wisdom), literally meaning 'love of wisdom'. The suffix '-ical' was added to form the adjective, transforming the noun into its modern adjectival form.
Breakdown
philos- (loving) + sophia (wisdom) + -ical (adjective-forming suffix)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is very philosophical about getting older - she says wrinkles are just smile maps on her face.”
“The philosophical debate about whether a hot dog is a sandwich kept the students arguing for hours.”
“She became quite philosophical after reading several books on existentialism.”
“His philosophical nature helped him remain calm during the crisis.”
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