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ontologically

UK
/ˌɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
US
/ˌɑːntəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/

Translations

ontologicallyadverb
UK
/ˌɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
US
/ˌɑːntəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
The philosopher argued ontologically, questioning the very existence of reality as we perceive it.
Le philosophe a raisonné ontologiquement, en remettant en question l’existence même de la réalité telle que nous la percevons.
Synonyms
metaphysically
existentially
in an ontological sense
in terms of being
as to being
essentially
fundamentally

Definitions

ontologicallyadverb
In a manner that relates to the branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being.
The philosopher argued ontologically, questioning the very existence of reality as we perceive it.
From the standpoint of the nature or mode of being of something; with respect to what something is.
Ontologically, a painting and a photograph differ despite depicting the same scene.
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