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- [fil-uh-sof-i-kuh l or fil-uh-sof-ik]
- /ˌfɪl əˈsɒf ɪ kəl or ˌfɪl əˈsɒf ɪk/
- /fɪləˈsɔfɪk/
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- [fil-uh-sof-i-kuh l or fil-uh-sof-ik]
- /ˌfɪl əˈsɒf ɪ kəl or ˌfɪl əˈsɒf ɪk/
Definitions of philosophic word
- adjective philosophic of or relating to philosophy: philosophical studies. 1
- adjective philosophic versed in or occupied with philosophy. 1
- adjective philosophic proper to or befitting a philosopher. 1
- adjective philosophic rationally or sensibly calm, patient, or composed. 1
- adjective philosophic Rare. of or relating to natural philosophy or physical science. 1
- adjective philosophic relating to philosophy 1
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Origin of philosophic
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English: learned, pertaining to alchemy < Latin philosophic(us) (< Greek philosophikós; see philosopher, -ic) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Philosophic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
philosophic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
philosophic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for philosophic
adj philosophic
- all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
- cognitive — Cognitive means relating to the mental process involved in knowing, learning, and understanding things.
- deductive — Deductive reasoning involves drawing conclusions logically from other things that are already known.
- easy going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
- easy-going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
adjective philosophic
- grounded — the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land: to fall to the ground.
- metaphysical — pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics.
Top questions with philosophic
- what is the philosophic legacy of aristotle?
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