Ontológico
Example: El debate ontológico sobre la existencia es fundamental en filosofía.
Definition
"Ontological" relates to ontology, the branch of philosophy that studies the nature of being, existence, and reality. The word "ontological" is used to describe debates or concepts that concern the fundamental nature and categories of being, such as in the phrase 'ontological debate on existence.'
Etymology
The word "ontological" derives from the Greek 'ont-', meaning 'being,' and '-logia,' meaning 'study of.' It entered philosophy through Latin and Medieval Scholasticism. Did you know? The term reflects deep philosophical inquiries dating back to Aristotle and beyond, focusing on what it means to 'be.'
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"Ontológico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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