De verklaring
Example: De verklaring van de filosoof was duidelijk en eenvoudig.
Definition
"De verklaring" in philosophy refers to the clear and logical explanation or justification of a concept, idea, or phenomenon. It involves providing reasons or arguments that make the subject understandable and meaningful within a philosophical context.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de verklaring" comes from the verb 'verklaren,' meaning 'to explain' or 'to declare.' It traces back to the Middle Dutch word 'verklaren,' which itself derives from the Latin 'clarificare,' meaning 'to make clear.' Did you know that the root 'clar-' is also the source of the English word 'clarify'?
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"De verklaring" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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