condition or state of being; existence. Beingness also refers to the assumption or choosing of a category of identity. Beingnesscan be assumed by oneself or given to oneself or attained. Examples of beingness would be one's own name, one's profession, one's physical characteristics, one's role in a game—each or all of these could be called one's beingness. —Games Congress Gls (Approved 13.8.92)