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Philosophic: meaning, definitions and examples

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philosophic

 

[ ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

thoughtful discourse

Philosophic refers to a mindset or approach that emphasizes contemplation and rational thought about fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, and ethics. It often involves a deep inquiry into life's mysteries and encourages an analytical stance towards understanding the world and our place within it. Philosophic thought is frequently associated with the discipline of philosophy, but it can also be applied more broadly in everyday reasoning and decision-making.

Synonyms

philosophical, reflective, thoughtful

Examples of usage

  • She maintained a philosophic attitude towards her challenges.
  • The philosophers engaged in a philosophic debate about ethics.
  • His philosophic reflections often left others in deep thought.

Translations

Translations of the word "philosophic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 filosófico

🇮🇳 दार्शनिक

🇩🇪 philosophisch

🇮🇩 filosofis

🇺🇦 філософський

🇵🇱 filozoficzny

🇯🇵 哲学的 (てつがくてき)

🇫🇷 philosophique

🇪🇸 filosófico

🇹🇷 felsefi

🇰🇷 철학적 (cheolhakjeok)

🇸🇦 فلسفي (falsafi)

🇨🇿 filozofický

🇸🇰 filozofický

🇨🇳 哲学的 (zhéxué de)

🇸🇮 filozofski

🇮🇸 heimspekilegur

🇰🇿 философиялық

🇬🇪 ფილოსოფიური (pilosofiuri)

🇦🇿 filosofik

🇲🇽 filosófico

Etymology

The word 'philosophic' traces its origins to the Ancient Greek term 'philosophia', which means 'love of wisdom'. The prefix 'philo-' derives from 'philos', meaning 'loving', and '-sophia' comes from 'sophos', meaning 'wise' or 'wisdom'. This term was popularized in the works of early philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, who sought to understand the nature of reality, existence, and morality through rational inquiry and dialogue. Over the centuries, philosophic thought has evolved, leading to various schools of philosophy, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and logic, each aiming to address different aspects of human experience and understanding. The use of 'philosophic' in English dates back to the medieval period as scholars translated Greek texts, reflecting a growing interest in philosophy as an academic discipline. Today, the term is often used to describe any approach that involves deep, rational thinking about life's fundamental questions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,219, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.