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Definition philosophical in American English

philosophical adjective

adjective
/ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪk(ə)l/
/fɪləˈsɑfɪk/
1

able to accept an unpleasant situation calmly because you know that you cannot change it

Synonyms and related words
Example

philosophical problems/issues

Example

a philosophical argument

Definition philosophical in American English