existential

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or being that which exists or is actual, as opposed to theoretical or abstract.

  - "The existentialist philosophy emphasizes individual existence and freedom."
  - "The novel explores the existential dilemmas faced by the main character."

• adjective

  Of or relating to existentialism.

  - "Existentialist art often focuses on the human condition and individual existence."
  - "The existentialist movement emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries."

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Antonyms

metaphysical , noumenal , phenomenal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with existential
perennial , phenomenal , celestial , rational

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Variants

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existential , existentially , existential operator , existential quantifier , existential quantifiers

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Forms

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existentialist, existentialism, existentialists

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'existere,' meaning 'to stand out, to exist.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'existentialist' was first used in the 19th century to describe philosophers who focused on the individual's existence and experience.

2. Existentialist art often features stark, minimalist compositions that reflect the emptiness and uncertainty of existence.

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Related Concepts

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1. absurdism: A philosophical concept closely related to existentialism, which emphasizes the inherent meaninglessness of life and the individual's struggle to find meaning in an absurd universe.

2. nihilism: A philosophical concept that denies the existence or value of anything, and is often associated with existentialism but differs in its rejection of all meaning and value.

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Culture

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Existentialism is a philosophical movement that emphasizes individual existence and freedom, and questions the meaninglessness of life. It has been influential in literature, art, music, and film, with notable figures including Jean-Paul Sartre, Martin Heidegger, and Albert Camus.

How to Memorize "existential"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing alone, contemplating their existence and the meaning of their life.
   - Visualize a blank canvas, representing the emptiness and uncertainty of existence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of individual freedom and the human condition.
   - Think of existentialist philosophers and their ideas about the meaning of life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Existentialism emphasizes individual existence,' or use the acronym 'EIEIO' for 'Existentialism: Individual Existence.'

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