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ontic

Pronunciation: /ˈɒntɪk/

Definition of ontic

adjective

Philosophy
  • relating to entities and the facts about them; relating to real as opposed to phenomenal existence.

Origin:

1940s: from Greek ōn, ont- 'being' + -ic

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