philosophical

Definition

Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.

Etymology

From philosophy + -ical, from Ancient Greek φιλοσοφία (philosophía, “love of knowledge, scientific learning”). Displaced native Old English ūþwitlīċ.

Example Sentences

• "“For most of human history, the question of whether or not life exists elsewhere has belonged only within the philosophical realm,” said Howard Chen, study author and Ph.D candidate at Northwestern University."
• "His richly philosophical intellect was not at any time affected by unrealities."
• "She bore the desertion with philosophical indifference."