ontic
ontic definition
on·tic (än′tik)
adjective
having the status of real and ultimate existence
etymology: ont(o)- + -ic
ontic usage examples
modifies a noun
– priority: i think we do better to attribute ontic priority to the ‘ sonorous ‘ rather than the ‘ luminous ‘ ground of being.
– anxiety: the answer: it is because of the need to shield an ontic anxiety from scrutiny.
– study: the more fundamental nature of ontological studies doesn’t mean, however, that they’re independent of ontic studies.
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