existential
Pronunciation
/ˌɛɡˌzɪsˈtɛnʃəɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "existential"in English

existential
01

derived from experience or the experience of existence

Grammatical Information
Composition
Complex
relational
ungradable
02

regarding human's existence and its concerning matters

Examples
The protagonist in the novel suffers from existential dread and a feeling of disconnection.
03

related to the philosophical movement that focuses on individual existence, freedom, and choice, often emphasizing the absurdity or meaninglessness of life

Examples
The existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre famously declared, " Existence precedes essence. "
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