Veranschaulichen
Example: Das Diagramm veranschaulicht die Entwicklung der Verkaufszahlen.
Definition
"Veranschaulichen" means to make an idea, concept, or process clear and understandable by providing examples, illustrations, or visual representations. It is often used to explain something in a way that helps others grasp it more easily, as in showing the development of sales figures.
Etymology
The German verb "veranschaulichen" comes from the combination of the prefix "ver-" and "Anschaulichkeit," meaning clarity or vividness of visualization. It literally means to render something more vivid or concrete in the mind, helping others to see or understand it better. Did you know the root "Anschaulich" relates to perception and visualization?
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"Veranschaulichen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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