existential

adjective

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: ex-is-ten-tial (4)

English Definition

Relating to existence, especially human existence

Example Sentence

Climate change is an existential threat to humanity.

US IPA /ˌeɡzɪˈstenʃl/
UK IPA /ˌeɡzɪˈstenʃl/