De noodzaak
Example: De noodzaak van eten begrijpen we allemaal goed.
Definition
"De noodzaak" refers to the essential or unavoidable requirement for something, often indicating a condition or circumstance that must be fulfilled. For example, in philosophy, "de noodzaak" can signify the necessity or inevitability of certain principles or actions.
Etymology
"De noodzaak" comes from the Dutch words 'nood,' meaning distress or emergency, and 'zaak,' meaning matter or thing. Together, they convey the idea of a matter of urgent importance or something that cannot be avoided. Did you know that the concept of necessity has been a central theme in philosophical discussions since ancient times?
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"De noodzaak" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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