existentially
/ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to existence or being alive, especially when considering the meaning or purpose of life.
- He stared at the ocean, existentially aware of how small he was in the universe.
- The novel explores existentially heavy themes like freedom and death.
- After the accident, she felt existentially lost, questioning everything she believed in.
- In a way that threatens or affects the continued existence of something.
- The company faced an existentially challenging year when its main product failed.
- Climate change is existentially dangerous for many coastal cities.
- Some argue that artificial intelligence could become existentially risky for humanity.
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