Existentialism Vocabulary

noun a metaphysical poet

adjective relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space

• The philosopher discussed the metaphysical aspects of existence in his latest book.
• She's really into all that metaphysical stuff like crystals and energy healing.
• I can't wrap my head around all that metaphysical mumbo jumbo.
• His artwork often explores the metaphysical connection between nature and spirituality.

noun a branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space

• The study of metaphysics delves into the nature of reality and existence.
• I find metaphysics to be a fascinating subject that explores the fundamental nature of being.
• Metaphysics is like deep philosophical stuff that makes your brain hurt.
• In the realm of metaphysics, we question the very fabric of reality itself.

noun the rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless

• Nihilism is a philosophical belief that life is meaningless and that there are no objective values or truths.
• Some people think nihilism is just a fancy way of saying 'life sucks.'
• Nihilism is like when you're feeling 'meh' about everything.
• In a world consumed by nihilism, even the brightest stars lose their shine.

adjective having no purpose or goal; pointless

• The purposeless task was ultimately deemed unnecessary by the project manager.
• I feel like I'm just doing purposeless work that doesn't contribute to anything.
• This purposeless assignment is such a waste of time.
• Without a clear goal, the project felt like a purposeless journey through unknown territory.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

interjection an abrupt remark, made especially as an aside or interruption

article a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type

• Let us partake in feasting and revelry, for the future is uncertain and we must make the most of the present moment.
• Hey, let's eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die!
• Yo, let's pig out, get our drink on, and have a blast, 'cause who knows what's gonna happen tomorrow!
• Indulge in the pleasures of life, for we never know what the future holds. Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.

noun a person who adheres to or promotes absurdism, a philosophy that emphasizes the absurdity of the human condition

adjective relating to or characteristic of absurdism or absurdist philosophy

• The absurdist playwright often challenged societal norms in his works.
• My friend is really into absurdist humor, he loves shows like Monty Python.
• That movie was so absurdist, it had me laughing the whole time.
• Her painting style can be described as absurdist, with surreal elements and unexpected combinations.

noun things that are extremely unreasonable, incongruous, or illogical

• The philosopher pointed out the numerous absurdities in the logic of the argument.
• It's crazy how many absurdities are in this movie plot.
• I can't believe the absurdities that went down at that party last night.
• Her mind was a whirlwind of absurdities, making it hard to focus on reality.

noun an act performed without apparent reason, motive, or purpose

• The concept of 'acte gratuit' refers to an action that is done without any apparent reason or motivation.
• I don't understand why she did that 'acte gratuit' yesterday.
• He just pulled an 'acte gratuit' out of nowhere.
• Sometimes, life feels like a series of 'acte gratuit' moments where things happen without explanation.