Existential

Synonyms of existential

• philosophical
• metaphysical
• ontological

Antonyms of existential

• imaginary
• nonexistent
• unreal

Collocations of existential

question

Frequency: 80 %

Many people ponder the existential question of the meaning of life.

crisis

Frequency: 70 %

Many people experience an existential crisis when questioning their identity.

angst

Frequency: 60 %

He delved into deep philosophical angst about the nature of existence.

dread

Frequency: 45 %

The existential dread of the unknown kept him awake at night.

crisis

Frequency: 35 %

She went through an existential crisis of faith after experiencing a personal tragedy.

Idiomatic Expressions for existential

• Phrase: existential threat
  Meaning: a threat to the very existence or survival of something
  Usage: Climate change is often seen as an existential threat to humanity.