PHILOSOPHICAL

philosophical, philosophic

(adjective) characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment; “philosophical resignation”; “a philosophic attitude toward life”

philosophic, philosophical

(adjective) of or relating to philosophy or philosophers; “philosophical writing”; “a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

philosophical (comparative more philosophical, superlative most philosophical)

Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.

Rational; analytic or critically-minded; thoughtful.

Detached, calm, stoic.

Synonyms

• philosophic

Antonyms

• nonphilosophical

Source: Wiktionary


Phil`o*soph"ic, Phil`o*soph"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. philosophicus: cf. F. philosophique.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to philosophy; versed in, or imbued with, the principles of philosophy; hence, characterizing a philosopher; rational; wise; temperate; calm; cool.

– Phil`o*soph"ic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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