philosophize

philosophize
philosophization, n.philosophizer, n.
/fi los"euh fuyz'/, v.i., philosophized, philosophizing.
1. to speculate or theorize, usually in a superficial or imprecise manner.
2. to think or reason as a philosopher.
Also, esp. Brit., philosophise.
[1585-95; PHILOSOPH(Y) + -IZE]

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