existential

Phonetic

US /ˌeɡzɪˈstenʃl/UK /ˌeɡzɪˈstenʃl/

Translations

ADJOf or relating to existence., Concerning the very existence of something, especially with regard to extinction., Based on experience; empirical., Of or relating to existentialism., Relating to part of a clause that indicates existence, e.g. "there is".

NOUNEllipsis of existential type., Ellipsis of existential clause.

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existentials: Plural

Examples

In the last few years, the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has only added to that list of potential existential woes.
Source:www.bbc.com
abolished, leaving intellectuals with an existential question: What should be the purpose of schooling in a modern China?
Source:www.newyorker.com
In the last few years, the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has only added to that list of potential existential woes.
Source:www.bbc.com
In the last few years, the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has only added to that list of potential existential woes.
Source:www.bbc.com
While a military operation is just one of a range of economic and political options being considered, since it would be an attack by one Nato member on another, such a move would represent a nightmare scenario for the Nato alliance, and likely an existential one.
Source:www.bbc.com

existential

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