Grounded

Metaphysical grounding

Metaphysical grounding is a relation of metaphysical dependence that aims to capture how certain facts or entities obtain “in virtue of” others. It is commonly regarded as a non-causal, explanatory connection between less fundamental and more fundamental elements of reality. Grounding has become a central topic in contemporary analytic philosophy, particularly in discussions of metaphysics, modality, ontology, and the philosophy of explanation. Proponents of grounding argue that it provides a unifying framework for understanding metaphysical structure, including the hierarchy of being, the nature of truthmaking, and the relationship between higher-level and lower-level properties.

Coping

Coping refers to the application of coping mechanisms, conscious and unconscious cognitions that people use to manage unpleasant emotions, stress, and anxiety. Coping mechanisms can be adaptive, meaning that they successfully improve the well-being of the person applying them, or maladaptive, meaning they may manage a specific unpleasant emotion, but at the expense of other aspects of one's mental and/or physical health.

Grounded (video game)

Grounded is a 2022 survival game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios for Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. It was released for Windows and Xbox One in early access on July 28, 2020 and was fully released on September 27, 2022. The Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions were released on April 16, 2024.

Grounded (opera)

Grounded is an English-language opera in two acts with music by Jeanine Tesori and libretto by George Brant. The libretto is adapted from Brant's play of the same name. The opera features a pilot, Jess, and shows her struggle to adapt to drone warfare. The opera premiered at the Kennedy Center in 2023 to mixed reviews. Emily D'Angelo was praised for her role as the lead character, and Tesori's score was generally well received. The way in which the opera dealt with the theme of drone warfare was generally criticized by reviewers, who suggested it did not have a clear anti-war theme.

grounded

Adjective

1. Not allowed to fly.
2. Aground.

Verb

1. simple past and past participle of ground