Existentieel
Example: Ze worstelde met het existentieel dilemma over het leven en de dood.
Definition
"Existentieel" is an adjective describing something relating to existence, especially concerning fundamental questions about life, death, and human purpose. It often refers to deep philosophical dilemmas or reflections about the nature of being and individual experience.
Etymology
The word "existentieel" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the Latin-derived French word "existentiel," which in turn comes from 'existentia,' meaning existence. The term gained prominence through existential philosophy, notably from thinkers like Jean-Paul Sartre and Søren Kierkegaard, who explored human existence and its inherent challenges.
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"Existentieel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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