philosophical

 
Pronunciation: /fɪləˈsɒfɪk(ə)l/

adjective

  • 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

Derivatives

philosophic

adjective

philosophically

adverb