philosophically
adverb
Simple meaning
In a way that considers life's big ideas or deeper meaning.
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adverb
In a philosophical manner.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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More ways to use philosophically
- “The movement is philosophically indebted to Rousseau.”adverb
- “She took it philosophically.”adverb
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Of or relating to philosophy or philosophers.
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A specialist in philosophy.
A belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school.
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