Ontological
[on-tl-oj-i-kuh l] /ˌɒn tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/
adjective
1.
of or relating to , the branch of metaphysics that studies the nature of existence or being as such; metaphysical:
Some of the U.S. founders held an ontological belief in natural rights.
adj.
1782, from ontology + -ical. Related: Ontologically
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