Existentielle
Example: Wir diskutieren oft über existentielle Fragen des Lebens.
Definition
"Existentielle" refers to matters relating to existence, often highlighting fundamental and profound concerns about life, being, or survival. In philosophy, "existentielle" questions involve essential aspects of human existence that deeply affect one's understanding and experience of life.
Etymology
The word "existentielle" comes from the Latin 'existentia,' meaning 'existence,' combined with the French suffix '-elle,' used to form adjectives. It was adopted into German philosophical vocabulary to describe issues related to existence, especially under the influence of existentialist thought in the 20th century.
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