philosophical
|phi-lo-soph-i-cal|
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/ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkəl/
love of wisdom
Etymology
Etymology Information
'philosophical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'philosophikos,' where 'philos' meant 'loving' and 'sophia' meant 'wisdom.'
Historical Evolution
'philosophikos' transformed into the Latin word 'philosophicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'philosophical' through Old French 'philosophique.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the love of wisdom,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to philosophy or being calm and wise.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
She had a philosophical approach to life's challenges.
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