Ekzistado

Ekzistado is a term used in Esperanto to denote existence, referring to the state of something that has being or being present. In philosophy and everyday language, ekzistado is used to distinguish what exists from what does not exist or from the concept of non-being.

Etymology: The noun is formed from the verb ekzisti (to exist) with the nominal suffix -ado, mirroring similar Esperanto patterns for abstract states. As such, ekzistado captures the idea of existence as a general condition rather than a particular object.

Philosophical usage: In ontology and metaphysics, ekzistado appears in discussions of what it means for something to exist, the distinction between necessary and contingent existence, and debates about the existence of abstract objects. In practical discourse, speakers may refer to ekzistado when considering the reality of entities, phenomena, or possible worlds.

In Esperanto discourse and education: The term appears in philosophy texts, essays, and introductory courses to clarify statements about what is real. Because Esperanto aims for international communication, ekzistado is often part of core vocabulary when addressing discussions about being and reality.

See also: existence, ontology, metaphysics.