Philosophical
Example: She enjoys reading philosophical books about life and existence.
Definition
"Philosophical" relates to the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. It describes ideas, attitudes, or works that reflect deep thinking or theoretical approaches, often exploring life's meaning and human nature, as in philosophical books about life and existence.
Etymology
The word "philosophical" comes from the Greek word 'philosophos,' meaning 'lover of wisdom.' It entered English via Latin 'philosophicus,' referring to anything pertaining to philosophy. Did you know? The word combines 'philo-' meaning love and 'sophia' meaning wisdom, highlighting its roots in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.
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"Philosophical" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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