existential
Translation
existential
Examples
The film asks some deep existential questions.
The film asks some deep existential questions.
The company is facing an existential threat.
The company is facing an existential threat.
Grammar Patterns
an existential ((noun)) He was having an existential crisis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (context-dependent) fundamental, philosophical
Etymology
From 'existence' + '-al' (adjective suffix). It means 'relating to existence'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'existentialism', the philosophy about human existence, freedom, and responsibility.