Definition

Not related to existence or being.

Example

The concept of nonexistential threats is often discussed in philosophy.

Conversation

I was reading about philosophy and came across the term nonexistential thoughts.

Oh, really? What does that mean exactly?

It refers to ideas that are not about existence or the nature of being.

Got it! That makes sense, it sounds interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonexistential → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "existential" (from Latin "existere", meaning to stand out or to exist). The word "nonexistential" refers to something that does not exist or is not related to existence.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'existential' relating to 'existence' — so nonexistential means something that does not relate to existence.

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