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Word: Philosophy
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French philosophie, via Latin from Greek philosophia ‘love of wisdom’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
fɪˈlɒsəfi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.
Short Definition:study of nature of knowledge and reality
Definition:
a theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behaviour
Short Definition:guiding principle for behaviour
Examples:- don't expect anything and you won't be disappointed, that's my philosophy
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