Ontologisch
Example: Die ontologischen Fragen beschäftigen sich mit dem Sein an sich.
Definition
"Ontologisch" is an adjective relating to ontology, the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of being, existence, and reality. It describes questions, concepts, or discussions that focus on what it means to exist or the fundamental categories of being.
Etymology
The word "ontologisch" comes from the Greek roots "onto-" meaning 'being' and "-logisch" derived from "logos" meaning 'study' or 'discourse.' It entered German philosophical vocabulary to describe inquiries into the nature of existence, with its origins tracing back to 17th-century metaphysical studies.
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