Meaning
existential
- relating to human existence, meaning of life, or personal purpose
- relating to philosophical existentialism
In a sentence
Molti giovani affrontano una crisi esistenziale dopo la laurea.
Many young people face an existential crisis after graduation.
Il romanzo riflette sulle grandi domande esistenziali dell'umanità.
The novel reflects on humanity's big existential questions.
Non voglio discutere di problemi esistenziali durante la cena.
I don't want to discuss existential problems during dinner.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| esistenziale | masculine · singular |
| esistenziale | feminine · singular |
| esistenziali | masculine · plural |
| esistenziali | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Ends in -e in the singular; plural is -i for both masculine and feminine.
- Very common in the collocation 'crisi esistenziale' (existential crisis).