wax philosophical

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English

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Etymology

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From wax (“become”) + philosophical.

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈwæks.ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/

Verb

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wax philosophical (third-person singular simple present waxes philosophical, present participle waxing philosophical, simple past and past participle waxed philosophical)

  1. To speak in a philosophical way.
  2. To make profound statements.
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