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(uncountable) An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality.
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(countable) A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.
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(countable) A general principle (usually moral).
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(countable) A comprehensive system of belief.
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(archaic) A broader branch of (non-applied) science.
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(uncountable, originally) The love of wisdom.
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A calm and thoughtful demeanor; calmness of temper.
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(printing, dated) Synonym of small pica (especially in French printing).