existential meaning
UK US /ˌɛɡˌzɪˈstɛnʃəl/ 4 syllables
existential (adjective): derived from experience or the experience of existence.
existential has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
existential as an adjective
- derived from experience or the experience of existence
- the rich experiential content of the teachings of the older philosophers
- formal logicians are not concerned with existential matters
Synonyms: experiential
Similar: empirical
- of or as conceived by existentialism
- an existential moment of choice
Related forms: existentialism
- relating to or dealing with existence (especially with human existence)
Related forms: existence
How to pronounce existential
existential is pronounced /ˌɛɡˌzɪˈstɛnʃəl/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Words that rhyme with existential
Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in AL · 11-letter words
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