ontic

ontic Definition

on·tic (än′tik)

adjective

having the status of real and ultimate existence

Etymology: ont(o)- + -ic

ontic Related Forms

on′·ti·cally adverb

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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