Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
existencial
adjective
/ɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃl/
Definition
relating to existence or the condition of being.
Examples
- Her worries about the future were deeply existential.
- The talk led to an existential discussion about life and purpose.
- Many existential philosophers explore the meaning of life.
Meaning
Existential is often associated with philosophical concerns about the nature of existence and human freedom.
Synonyms
- existentialist
- philosophical
- ontological