adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ fi-l ə - ' sä-fi-k ə l also - ' zä-
Variant: also phil · o · soph · ic \ -fik \
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 a : of or relating to philosophers or philosophy b : based on philosophy
2 : characterized by the attitude of a philosopher specifically : calm or unflinching in the face of trouble, defeat, or loss
– phil · o · soph · i · cal · ly \ -fi-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb