Philosophical

Pronunciation: /fɪˌlɑːsəˈfɪkəl/

Definitions of philosophical

adjective relating to or concerned with the study of philosophy

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand all this philosophical talk.

A2 She enjoys reading philosophical books in her free time.

B1 The professor's lecture was filled with complex philosophical concepts.

B2 The movie delves into deep philosophical questions about the nature of reality.

C1 His philosophical musings on the meaning of life are thought-provoking.

C2 The novel presents a unique and philosophical perspective on human existence.

Examples of philosophical in a Sentence

formal The philosophical implications of the theory are still being debated by experts in the field.

informal I love having deep philosophical conversations with my friends late at night.

slang Dude, that movie was so deep and philosophical, it really made me think.

figurative Her mind was like a philosophical labyrinth, full of complex thoughts and ideas.

Grammatical Forms of philosophical

• past tense: philosophized
• plural: philosophicals
• comparative: more philosophical
• superlative: most philosophical
• present tense: philosophizes
• future tense: will philosophize
• perfect tense: has philosophized
• continuous tense: is philosophizing
• singular: philosophical
• positive degree: philosophical
• infinitive: to philosophize
• gerund: philosophizing
• participle: philosophized

Origin and Evolution of philosophical

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'philosophical' originates from the Greek word 'philosophikos', which is derived from 'philosophia' meaning love of wisdom.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of the pursuit of wisdom and knowledge, the word 'philosophical' has evolved to also describe a thoughtful and rational approach to understanding the world and life's complexities.