word
Literary
Ontology
on-TOL-oh-jee
/ɒnˈtɒlədʒiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Ontology
Dictionary meaning
The branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being and existence.
Examples
- Ontology explores questions like: does God exist?
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on second syllable.
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