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- [fi-los-uh-fee]
- /fɪˈlɒs ə fi/
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- [fi-los-uh-fee]
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Definitions of philosophy word
- noun plural philosophy the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct. 1
- noun plural philosophy any of the three branches, namely natural philosophy, moral philosophy, and metaphysical philosophy, that are accepted as composing this study. 1
- noun plural philosophy a particular system of thought based on such study or investigation: the philosophy of Spinoza. 1
- noun plural philosophy the critical study of the basic principles and concepts of a particular branch of knowledge, especially with a view to improving or reconstituting them: the philosophy of science. 1
- noun plural philosophy a system of principles for guidance in practical affairs. 1
- noun plural philosophy an attitude of rationality, patience, composure, and calm in the presence of troubles or annoyances. 1
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Origin of philosophy
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English philosophie < Latin philosophia < Greek philosophía. See philo-, -sophy
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Parts of speech for Philosophy
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philosophy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
philosophy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for philosophy
noun philosophy
- apriority — the quality or fact of being a priori
- attitude — Your attitude to something is the way that you think and feel about it, especially when this shows in the way you behave.
- belles-lettres — literary works, esp essays and poetry, valued for their aesthetic rather than their informative or moral content
- big idea — any plan or proposal that is grandiose, impractical, and usually unsolicited: You're always coming around here with your big ideas.
- codification — the systematic organization of methods, rules, etc
adjective philosophy
- academic — Academic is used to describe things that relate to the work done in schools, colleges, and universities, especially work which involves studying and reasoning rather than practical or technical skills.
- formalistic — strict adherence to, or observance of, prescribed or traditional forms, as in music, poetry, and art.
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