Sekirov Dictionary

philosophy

UK /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/US /fɪˈlɑ.sə.fi/

noun 8
verb 1
forms 3

noun8

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the subject that uses careful thinking, not tests, to seek answers to big questions about life and what is real
- Philosophy is often divided into five major branches: logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics.
A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.
A general principle (usually moral).
A comprehensive system of belief.
(old-fashioned) A calm and thoughtful demeanor; calmness of temper.
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(old-fashioned) Synonym of small pica (especially in French printing).
- Although I prefer small pica. Or as its^([sic]) sometimes known, philosophy. – Small pica, or philosophy, she said. It sounds like the title of a novel. With a girl heroine. — 2010
(no longer used) A broader branch of (non-applied) science.
(no longer used) The love of wisdom.

verb1

(no longer used) To philosophize.

forms

philosophied · philosophying · philosophies

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