🧠 PHILOSOPHICAL: Wisdom beyond the everyday

Published: Wed, 06/28/23

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philosophical

Today, we delve into the thoughtful world of philosophical.

ℹ️ Part of speech

philosophical is an ADJECTIVE.

🗣️ Pronunciation

philosophical is pronounced /ˌfɪ.lə.ˈsɑ.fɪ.kəl/ or FIL-uh-SOFF-ih-kuhl.

📚️ Definition

philosophical is an adjective that refers to the study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. It can describe a calm attitude that accepts or deals with situations in a thoughtful and composed manner, without showing too much emotion or getting upset.

📰 Examples

Here are some examples of philosophical in usage:

Pondering life (philosophically)

🧠 Quick vocab quiz

Test yourself!

philosophical most nearly means:

(A) thoughtful
(B) argumentative
(C) hurried
(D) artistic
(E) hostile

And one more:

Which of the following statements could best be described as philosophical?

(A) The Earth revolves around the sun.
(B) Everything happens for a reason.
(C) The dog barked loudly.
(D) The pizza was delicious.
(E) I love the beach.

Scroll down for the answer/s.

💁🏼 Tips!

The word "philosophy" comes from the Greek word "philosophia" which means "love of wisdom". We may never know all the answers, but we can try to figure some things out.


✅ Quiz answer/s

Answers:


👋 Bye for now!

Keep pondering and learning!

Erin
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