ontological
|on-to-lo-gi-cal|
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/ˌɒn.təˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
study of being
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ontological' originates from the Greek word 'ontos,' meaning 'being,' and the suffix '-logy,' meaning 'study of.'
Historical Evolution
'ontological' evolved from the Greek 'ontologia,' which was adopted into New Latin as 'ontologia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ontological.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of being,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being.
The ontological argument is a philosophical argument for the existence of God.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 00:21