— philosophically , adv. — philosophicalness , n.
/fil'euh sof"i keuhl/ , adj.
1. of or pertaining to philosophy: philosophical studies.
2. versed in or occupied with philosophy.
3. proper to or befitting a philosopher.
4. rationally or sensibly calm, patient, or composed.
5. Rare. of or pertaining to natural philosophy or physical science.
Also, philosophic .
[ 1350-1400; ME: learned, pertaining to alchemy philosophic ( us ) ( philosophikós; see PHILOSOPHER, -IC) + -AL 1 ]