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1. beings

   In metaphysics, ontology is the philosophical study of being, as well as related concepts such as existence, becoming, and reality. Ontology addresses questions like how entities are grouped into categories and which of these entities exist on the most fundamental level. Ontologists often try to determine what the categories or highest kinds are and how they form a system of categories that encompasses the classification of all entities. Commonly proposed categories include substances, properties, relations, states of affairs and events. These categories are characterized by fundamental ontological concepts, including particularity and universality, abstractness and concreteness, or possibility and necessity. Of special interest is the concept of ontological dependence, which determines whether the entities of a category exist on the most fundamental level. Disagreements within ontology are often about whether entities belonging to a certain category exist and, if so, how they are related to other entities.When used as a countable noun, the words ontology and ontologies refer not to the science of being but to theories within the science of being. Ontological theories can be divided into various types according to their theoretical commitments. Monocategorical ontologies hold that there is only one basic category, but polycategorical ontologies rejected this view. Hierarchical ontologies assert that some entities exist on a more fundamental level and that other entities depend on them. Flat ontologies, on the other hand, deny such a privileged status to any entity.

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1. beings

   Plural form of the word being.

   There was one being in the room and another three beings joined after to create a team.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on November 24, 2015  

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   Rank popularity for the word 'beings' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4295

Anagrams for beings »

1. begins

2. binges

3. sigben

How to pronounce beings?

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

   Indian

   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 beings in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of beings in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of beings in a Sentence

1. Neda Gould:

   Given how complex we are as human beings in terms of our biology and our experiences, it is difficult to generalize why some people are more likely to forgive than others. However, forgiveness is a skill that can be cultivated.

2. Germaine Greer:

   Human beings have an inalienable right to invent themselves.

3. Michael Long:

   The last time I checked, they’re all human beings and if they’re senior citizens they can go to any senior citizen center, michael Long want to talk about throwing peoples ’ tax dollars down the sewer ? This is a real, classic example.

4. The Buddha:

   The thought manifests as the word; The word manifests as the deed; The deed develops into habit; And habit hardens into character. So watch the thought and its ways with care, And let it spring from love Born out of concern for all beings.

5. Robert Dejournett:

   We want to take that, and we want to use it for the benefit of systemic change, we want to be treated like human beings, you know, Black men, young men, they're afraid when it comes to Akron Police -- that shouldn't be.

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