unphilosophically
|un-phil-o-soph-i-cal-ly|
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/ˌʌn.fɪˈlɑː.sə.fɪ.kəl.i/
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/ˌʌn.fɪˈlɒs.ə.fɪ.kəl.i/
(unphilosophical)
not philosophical; lacking reflective thought
Etymology
'unphilosophically' originates from English, specifically formed by the negative prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') attached to 'philosophically' (the adverbial form of 'philosophical').
'unphilosophically' developed by adding the prefix 'un-' to 'philosophically'; 'philosophically' comes from 'philosophical', which entered English via Middle French/Latin from Greek 'philosophia' meaning 'love of wisdom'.
Initially it meant 'not in a philosophical way' (literally the negative of acting or speaking philosophically); over time the usage has remained similar, generally indicating behavior or thought lacking reflective or reasoned consideration.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not philosophical; without reference to careful, rational, or reflective thought — acting or speaking without considered reasoning.
He answered the question unphilosophically, relying on instinct rather than reason.
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Last updated: 2025/11/13 20:01