English word philosophical comes from English -ical, English philosophy
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ical | English (eng) | Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also. |
| philosophy | English (eng) | (French, _, printing, dated) .. (archaic) A broader branch of (non-applied) science.. (countable) A comprehensive system of belief.. (countable) A general principle (usually moral).. (countable) A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.. (uncountable) An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism.. (uncountable, originally) [...] |
| philosophical | English (eng) | Detached, calm, stoic.. Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.. Rational; analytic or critically-minded; thoughtful. |