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existential
01
derived from experience or the experience of existence
02
regarding human's existence and its concerning matters
Examples
The protagonist in the novel suffers from existential dread and a feeling of disconnection.
The philosopher 's writings explored deep existential themes like death, freedom, and isolation.
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. "
In existential literature, characters often grapple with the absurdity of existence and the search for meaning.
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