Existencial
Example: Ela enfrentou uma crise existencial durante a pandemia.
Definition
"Existencial" is an adjective relating to existence, particularly concerning human life, experience, and the philosophical questions about the nature and meaning of being. It is often used to describe crises or issues related to the fundamental aspects of human existence.
Etymology
The word "existencial" comes from the Latin root 'existentia,' meaning 'existence.' It entered Portuguese through philosophical discussions influenced by existentialism, a movement focusing on individual existence, freedom, and choice. Did you know? The term gained prominence in the 20th century along with existentialist philosophers like Sartre and Kierkegaard.
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