existentialist Meaning & Definition
What Does Existentialist Mean?
As a noun, existentialist means A person who adheres to the philosophy of existentialism. As an adjective, it means Of or pertaining to existentialism.
Existentialist in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɛɡzɪsˈtɛnt͡ʃʰələst// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | existentialists |
| Comparative / superlative | more existentialist, most existentialist |
Existentialist Definition (Noun)
- A person who adheres to the philosophy of existentialism.
Existentialist as an Adjective
- Of or pertaining to existentialism.
Synonyms of Existentialist
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Existentialist synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Existentialist
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Existentialist in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
existentialist (plural existentialists)
existentialist (comparative more existentialist, superlative most existentialist)
Origin of Existentialist
From French existentialiste, equivalent to existential + -ist.
How to Pronounce Existentialist
The standard pronunciation of existentialist is //ɛɡzɪsˈtɛnt͡ʃʰələst//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Existentialist
Is existentialist a noun or an adjective?
Existentialist is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the plural of existentialist?
The plural of existentialist is existentialists.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of existentialist?
The comparative form is more existentialist and the superlative form is most existentialist.