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ontic definition
on·tic (än′tik)
adjective
having the status of real and ultimate existence
Etymology: ont(o)- + -ic
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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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.
The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.
by griffin girl April 14, 2009