adjective

existential

existential

The movie raises existential questions about life.

The film raises existential questions about life.

He was having an existential crisis.

He was having an existential crisis.

((existential)) ((noun)) relating to existence an existential threat

Synonyms: experiential, ontological

From 'existence' + '-ial', an adjective-forming suffix. Related to the philosophy of existentialism.

Connects 'existence' with big, philosophical questions, like 'Why do I exist?'.

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