existential

ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl
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Translation of existential into German,

Adjective

1.

human existence

relating to human existence and experience
existentiell existenziell
  • She faced an existential crisis about her life's purpose.Sie stand vor einer existentiellen Krise über den Sinn ihres Lebens.
2.

extinction

concerning the existence of something, like extinction
existentiell existenziell
  • Climate change poses an existential threat to species.Der Klimawandel stellt eine existenzielle Bedrohung für Arten dar.
3.

philosophy

TECH.
of or relating to existentialism
TECH.
  • His existential beliefs shaped his worldview.Seine Überzeugungen waren existenzphilosophisch und prägten seine Weltsicht.
4.

linguistics

TECH.
relating to parts of a clause indicating existence
TECH.
existentiale existenzanzeigende existenziell
  • The sentence had an existential construction.Der Satz hatte eine existentiale Konstruktion.

Noun

1.

meaning of life

TECH.
philosophical theory focusing on free will and individual existence
TECH.
Existenzialismus mexistenzielle Philosophie Existenzphilosophie
  • He studied existential concepts in his philosophy class..Er studierte existenzielle Konzepte in seinem Philosophieunterricht.
2.

math proofs

TECH.
logic statement asserting that at least one object satisfies a condition
TECH.
Existenzquantor mExistenzformel
  • The theorem contains an existential to prove existence.Der Satz enthält ein Existenzquantor, um die Existenz zu beweisen.
3.

technology

TECH.
programming feature that hides concrete types for safer abstraction
TECH.
Existentialtyp Existenzialtyp
  • The code snippet includes an existential for abstraction.Das Code-Snippet enthält einen Existentialtyp zur Abstraktion.
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Expressions with existential: examples in English and translations in German

existenzielle Krise
Lebenskrise
He faced an existential crisis during his midlife years..
Existenzphilosophie
existenzielle Philosophie
In class we studied existential philosophy and debated personal responsibility.
Existenzphilosoph
Existential philosophers often debate the absurdity of life.
Existenzquantor
Existentieller Quantor
In logic, the existential quantifier ∃x means there exists an x.
Existenzoperator
Existenzquantor
The existential operator ∃x was used in the proof.

Synonyms and analogies of existential in English

Examples of existential in a sentence

  • The lecture delved into existential questions about identity.
  • The report highlighted existential risks to humanity.
  • Existential questions about survival were raised.
  • The novel explores existential themes through its characters.
  • His lecture on existential philosophy was enlightening.
  • The linguist explained the existential aspect of the sentence.

Translations of "existential" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
existenzielladj.

The models are absolute basic parts and absolutely existential in every wardrobe.

Die Modelle sind absolute Basic Teile und in jeder Garderobe absolut existenziell.

existentielladj.

This doesn't just apply to art, but is entirely existential.

Dies gilt keineswegs nur für die Kunst, sondern ganz existentiell.

existenzielleadj.

The librarian recommended a tome on existential philosophy for deeper insights.

Der Bibliothekar empfahl für tiefere Einblicke ein Werk über existenzielle Philosophie.

existentielleadj.

This is an existential discovery that can change one's life.

Das ist eine existentielle Entdeckung, die das Leben verändern kann.

existenzialistischadj.

The show views his work in the context of existential art.

Sein Werk wird im Kontext der existenzialistischen Kunst diskutiert.

Noun
dieExistenznf.

Many philosophical theories utilize the existential quantifier to express existence.

Viele philosophische Theorien nutzen den existentialen Quantor, um Existenz auszudrücken.

derExistenzquantornm.

An existential quantifier can significantly alter the meaning of a logical expression.

Ein Existenzquantor kann die Bedeutung eines logischen Ausdrucks erheblich verändern.

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existential: Examples and translations in context

He read philosophy at night to blunt his feelings of existential fear.

Nachts las er Philosophie, um seine Gefühle existenzieller Angst abzustumpfen.

From an ethical perspective the existential conditions of humankind are non-negotiable.

Aus ethischer Perspektive sind die existenziellen Bedingungen des Menschseins nicht verhandelbar.

His poetry often reflects on themes of lightlessness and existential gloom.

Seine Dichtung reflektiert oft Themen der Dunkelheit und der existenziellen Düsternis.

Through the soliloquy, the character grappled with existential questions, searching for meaning.

Durch das Selbstgespräch setzte sich die Figur mit existenziellen Fragen auseinander und suchte nach Sinn.

In existential philosophy, individuals confront the meaning of life head-on.

In der existenziellen Philosophie konfrontieren sich Individuen direkt mit dem Sinn des Lebens.

Faust was a man who must ponder questions on his own existential...

Faust war ein Mann, der über seine eigenen existenziellen...

Following two murders, the survivors are confronted with an existential dilemma.

Nach zwei Morden sind die Überlebenden mit einem existenziellen Dilemma konfrontiert.

This includes protecting them against existential risks such as invalidity and death.

Dazu gehört auch die Absicherung von existenziellen Risiken bei Invalidität und Todesfall.

See also:

existential crisisexistential philosophyexistential philosopherexistential quantifier
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