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ontological

 

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Adjective ontological has 1 sense
  1. ontological - of or relating to ontology; "ontological speculations"

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Ontological

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of being or existence.

Senses:

  1. Related to fundamental nature: Pertaining to the nature of being or reality.
    • Example Sentence 1: The philosopher delved into deep ontological questions regarding the existence of God.
    • Example Sentence 2: In metaphysics, ontological arguments aim to prove the existence of necessary beings.
  2. Relating to classification: Concerned with the categorization and organization of entities based on their existence.
    • Example Sentence 1: The biologist focused on the ontological analysis of different species within a specific ecosystem.
    • Example Sentence 2: Ontological studies help in understanding the relationships between living organisms and their environments.
  3. Associated with ontology: Referring to the branch of philosophy that investigates the nature of being.
    • Example Sentence 1: The student was engrossed in reading complex ontological theories proposed by renowned philosophers.
    • Example Sentence 2: Ontological concepts are often debated among scholars in the field of philosophy.

Local Usage: In certain regions, ontological can also be used to describe something profound or deeply meaningful.

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