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phi·los·o·phize
 philosophize
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- pronunciation:
- fih
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s
faIz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
philosophizes, philosophizing, philosophized |
| definition 1: |
to reason in the way of a philosopher.
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| definition 2: |
to speculate in a superficial, pompous, or moralistic manner.
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| related words: |
reason |
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| derivation: |
philosophizer (n.) |
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