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

  1. 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

  2. of or as conceived by existentialism
    • an existential moment of choice

    Related forms: existentialism

  3. 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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