Esistenziale
Example: La crisi economica ha sollevato questioni esistenziali profonde tra i giovani.
Definition
"Esistenziale" is a philosophical adjective describing matters related to existence, particularly those concerning human life, meaning, and purpose. It often refers to deep, fundamental questions or crises about the nature and significance of being, as in 'La crisi economica ha sollevato questioni esistenziali profonde tra i giovani.'
Etymology
The word "esistenziale" derives from the Italian root 'esistenza,' meaning 'existence,' which in turn comes from the Latin 'existentia.' It reflects ideas developed in existential philosophy, emphasizing individual being and experience. Did you know? The term gained prominence with 20th-century existentialist thinkers like Sartre and Heidegger.
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