Definitions for Existential
ˌɛg zɪˈstɛn ʃəl, ˌɛk sɪ-ex·is·ten·tial

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. experiential, existentialadjective

   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

2. existentialadjective

   of or as conceived by existentialism

   "an existential moment of choice"

3. existentialadjective

   relating to or dealing with existence (especially with human existence)

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Existentialadjective

   of or pertaining to, or having the character of, existentialism.

2. Existentialadjective

   (Logic) specifying actual existence, rather than only possibility; as, the existential operator.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. existentialadjective

   Of, or relating to existence.

2. existentialadjective

   Based on experience; empirical.

3. existentialadjective

   Of, or relating to existentialism.

4. existentialadjective

   That part of a sentence indicating existence e.g. "there is".

5. Etymology: From existence.

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1. existential

   Existentialism ( ) is a form of philosophical inquiry that explores the problem of human existence. Existentialist philosophers explore the problems related to the meaning, purpose, and value of human existence, and personal agency. The individual person's phenomenological starting point is direct experience of life. The concepts of existentialism are existential crisis, a sense of dread, and anxiety in the face of an absurd world, authenticity, courage, and virtue.Existentialism is associated with several 19th- and 20th-century European philosophers who shared an emphasis on the human subject, despite often profound differences in thought. Among the earliest figures associated with existentialism are philosophers Søren Kierkegaard and Friedrich Nietzsche and novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky, all of whom critiqued rationalism and concerned themselves with the problem of meaning. In the 20th century, prominent existentialist thinkers included Jean-Paul Sartre, Albert Camus, Martin Heidegger, Simone de Beauvoir, Karl Jaspers, Gabriel Marcel, and Paul Tillich. Many existentialists considered traditional systematic or academic philosophies, in style and content, to be too abstract and removed from concrete human experience. A primary virtue in existentialist thought is authenticity. Existentialism would influence many disciplines outside of philosophy, including theology, drama, art, literature, and psychology.

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1. existential

   Existential can refer to a philosophical concept or a psychological state. From a philosophical perspective, existential relates to existentialism, a branch of philosophy concerned with the examination of human existence, meaning, and the individual's freedom and responsibility in shaping their own lives. It explores questions regarding the nature of existence, choice, anxiety, and the search for purpose and authenticity. In a psychological context, existential refers to an existential crisis or an existential state of being. This refers to a period or mindset in which an individual experiences deep contemplation, reflection, and questioning about the meaning and purpose of their life. It often involves an awareness of mortality, the uncertainty of the future, and the search for personal significance and value.

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1. Existentialadjective

   having existence

How to pronounce Existential?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Existential in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Existential in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Existential in a Sentence

1. Muriel MacDonald:

   This is a terribly frightening, existential crisis that demands a different course of action, if we play by the old rules, we are going to suffer terribly.

2. Mariana Fulger:

   The soul sickens and heals the body, if it has sufficient existential motivation.

3. Joel Payne:

   You can draw a straight line between Trump being unsteady and erratic and people clinging more to Joe Biden, 'Uncle Joe' is the safety blanket that many Democratic voters will continue to lean on as long as they view Donald Trump as the existential threat.

4. Charles Foster:

   My pitch to them simplistically is that Trump is an existential threat. He'd be a total disaster, the only person that has a real chance.

5. Bill McKibben:

   People have risen to crises before. It was our parents' and grandparents' generation who faced the crisis of fascism in Europe, we are in an existential emergency of the same kind, so staying away from work for a day and organizing is not too much to ask.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Existential
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Existential
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Existential
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Existential
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Existential