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

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  1. a. Of or pertaining to philosophy; versed in, or imbued with, the principles of philosophy; hence, characterizing a philosopher; rational; wise; temperate; calm; cool.
  2. adj. of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
  3. adj. characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment
  4. 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.
  5. j:100 s. characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment