Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Relating to philosophy or carefully considering fundamental ideas and principles.
Natural examples
Die philosophische Frage beschäftigte die Klasse den ganzen Tag.
The philosophical question occupied the class all day.
Sie schrieb einen philosophischen Essay über Verantwortung.
She wrote a philosophical essay about responsibility.
Nach dem Gespräch stellte er eine philosophische Frage über die Zeit.
After the conversation, he asked a philosophical question about time.
Usage note
It often modifies Frage, Gespräch, or Betrachtung. As a relational adjective it is not normally compared.
Mini-lesson: philosophisch
Relating to philosophy or carefully considering fundamental ideas and principles. It often modifies Frage, Gespräch, or Betrachtung. As a relational adjective it is not normally compared.
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