What is another word for ontic?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒntɪk] (IPA) 
Ontic is a term used in philosophy to describe things that have existence or reality. Synonyms for this word include existential, real, actual, factual, and concrete. These words all relate to the idea of something existing in reality. Other synonyms include substantive, palpable, and tangible, which imply the physical manifestation of something. The opposite of ontic is something that is purely theoretical or exists only in the mind, which can be described using words like abstract, imaginary, or hypothetical. The use of ontic and its synonyms helps philosophers to explore the fundamental question of what exists in the world, and how we can conceive of fundamental reality.
