EXISTENTIAL
experiential, existential
(adjective) derived from experience or the experience of existence; “the rich experiential content of the teachings of the older philosophers”- Benjamin Farrington; “formal logicians are not concerned with existential matters”- John Dewey
existential
(adjective) relating to or dealing with existence (especially with human existence)
existential
(adjective) of or as conceived by existentialism; “an existential moment of choice”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
existential (not comparable)
Of, or relating to existence.
Concerning the very existence of, especially with regard to extinction.
Based on experience; empirical.
(philosophy) Of, or relating to existentialism.
(linguistics) Relating to part of a clause that indicates existence, e.g. "there is".
Antonyms
• non-phenomenal
• noumenal
• non-metaphysical
Noun
existential (plural existentials)
(linguistics) Ellipsis of existential clause.
(programming) Ellipsis of existential type.
Coordinate term: generic
Source: Wiktionary
Ex`is*ten"tial, a.
Definition: Having existence. [Archaic] Bp. Barlow. --Ex`is*ten"tial*ly,
adv. [Archaic]
Existentially as well as essentially intelligent. Colerige.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition