Olemuslikult

Olemuslikult is an Estonian adverb meaning ontologically, i.e., in terms of being, existence, or essence. It is used mainly in philosophical, theoretical, or analytical discourse to indicate that a statement, argument, or perspective concerns the nature of being rather than practical or empirical aspects.

Etymology:

The word is formed from the adjective olemuslik (ontological) with the adverbial suffix -ult, yielding olemuslikult. The root olemus means essence or being, and olemuslik describes something pertaining to existence or the nature of being. A similar, more common translation is ontoloogiliselt, which is more widely used in modern general texts.

Usage:

Olemuslikult appears primarily in scholarly Estonian texts, particularly in philosophy and related disciplines. It often accompanies discussions of ontology, metaphysics, and the analysis of concepts such as existence, essence, and necessity. In less formal contexts, or for readers unfamiliar with philosophical vocabulary, ontoloogiliselt may be preferred.

Examples:

- Väide, et objektide olemasolu ja nende olemus on erinevad, käsitletakse olemuslikult.

- Teoses rõhutatakse olemuslikult, et kontseptsioon peaks peegeldama olemuse fundamentaalseid omadusi.

See also:

Ontoloogia, ontoloogiline, ontoloogiliselt.