adv
philosophically
adv
1
In a way that relates to philosophy or its methods of reasoning.
"Philosophically speaking, the two arguments rest on very different assumptions."
2
In a calm, accepting manner, without getting upset about a setback.
"He shrugged philosophically and started rebuilding the sandcastle."
How to Use Philosophically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something either "from a philosophy angle" or "calmly, without complaint."
Word Forms
more philosophically comparative, most philosophically superlative
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_____ speaking, the two arguments rest on very different assumptions.