Anspruchsvoll
Example: Das anspruchsvolle Projekt erforderte viel Geduld und Präzision.
Definition
"Anspruchsvoll" describes something that demands high standards, skill, or effort. It often refers to tasks, projects, or situations requiring careful attention, precision, and patience due to their complexity or difficulty, as in the phrase: The demanding project required much patience and precision.
Etymology
The word "anspruchsvoll" comes from the German noun "Anspruch," meaning claim or demand, combined with "-voll," a suffix meaning full of. It literally means 'full of demands,' reflecting something that imposes high expectations or standards. Did you know? This word captures the idea of something not just challenging but worthy of respect due to its high demands.
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"Anspruchsvoll" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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