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



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