{ } a. [ L. philosophicus: cf. F. philosophique. ] Of or pertaining to philosophy; versed in, or imbued with, the principles of philosophy; hence, characterizing a philosopher; rational; wise; temperate; calm; cool. -- Phil`o*soph"ic*al*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]
[太极图说 / 太極圖說, Tài jí tú shuō, ㄊㄞˋ ㄐㄧˊ ㄊㄨˊ ㄕㄨㄛ]philosophical book by Song dynasty scholar Zhou Dun'yi 周敦頤|周敦颐, starting from an interpretation of the Book of Changes[Add to Longdo]