ontosophy n. < NL. ontosophia (Caramuel Lobkowitz 1642), pref. onto - being; Gk pp of einai; parousia, to be (in pareina, to be present) from Latin esse; + sophy, Gk wisdom. 1. wisdom of being 2. arising from wisdom (sapientia) verses knowledge (scientia) 3. the sapience to be present in the presence of one's Presence, or Being.