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philosophical

Pronunciation: /fɪləˈsɒfɪk(ə)l/

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1relating or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence:philosophical discussions about free will the Cambridge Philosophical Society

2having or showing a calm attitude towards disappointments or difficulties:he was philosophical about losing the contract

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