Existential (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Relating to or dealing with existence (especially with human existence).
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Related Words
Meaning 2
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.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The existential dread that comes with facing an uncertain future can be overwhelming for many individuals.
- Existential questions about the meaning of life have plagued philosophers for centuries, with no definitive answers in sight.
- The existential crisis of midlife can prompt people to reevaluate their priorities and seek new sources of fulfillment.
- Her existential memoir explores the struggles of finding identity and purpose in a chaotic world.
- The existential implications of climate change have led some to question the very survival of human civilization.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Of or as conceived by existentialism; "an existential moment of choice".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).