existential — relating to existence or the philosophy of existentialism; concerned with the nature of human existence
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to existence or the philosophy of existentialism; concerned with the nature of human existence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/
Korean meaning: 존재의, 실존의; 인간 존재의 본질과 관련된
Korean pronunciation: 엑지**스텐**셜
Example Sentences
- After watching too many philosophy videos at 3 AM, Jake found himself in an existential spiral about whether cereal is soup.
- The rise of artificial intelligence poses an existential challenge to many traditional industries.
- My cat seems to have fewer existential worries than I do, despite sleeping 16 hours a day.
existential
ADJECTIVE//ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl//
relating to existence or the philosophy of existentialism; concerned with the nature of human existence
a young person sits hunched over on a park bench, staring down at their hands with a deeply troubled expression. Their friend sits beside them, leaning in with a caring but worried look, gently placing a hand on their shoulder. The troubled person looks up with questioning eyes, as if grappling with profound doubts about life's meaning and their place in the world. Their posture shows the weight of deep philosophical concerns about existence itself. The friend's concerned expression reflects recognition of someone wrestling with fundamental questions about human purpose and reality. someone experiencing existential thoughts about the nature and meaning of human existence
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'existere' meaning 'to exist' or 'to stand out', formed from 'ex-' (out) and 'sistere' (to stand). The modern philosophical meaning developed in the 20th century with the rise of existentialism.
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“After watching too many philosophy videos at 3 AM, Jake found himself in an existential spiral about whether cereal is soup.”
“The rise of artificial intelligence poses an existential challenge to many traditional industries.”
“My cat seems to have fewer existential worries than I do, despite sleeping 16 hours a day.”
“Climate change represents an existential risk to human civilization.”
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