Existencial
Example: A crise existencial levou-o a questionar seu propósito na vida.
Definition
"Existencial" is an adjective used in philosophy to describe matters related to human existence, especially concerning questions about the meaning, purpose, and nature of life. For example, an "existencial" crisis involves deep reflection on one's personal existence and values.
Etymology
The word "existencial" comes from the Latin 'existentia,' meaning 'existence,' combined with the suffix '-al,' used to form adjectives. It entered Portuguese through philosophical discourse influenced by existentialist thought, emphasizing the individual's experience of being.
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