De mogelijkheid
Example: Er is altijd de mogelijkheid om iets nieuws te leren.
Definition
"De mogelijkheid" refers to the potential or chance for something to occur or be achieved. In philosophy, it often denotes the capacity or opportunity for an event, action, or condition to happen, such as the possibility to learn something new.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de mogelijkheid" comes from the root word "mogelijk," meaning 'possible,' combined with the suffix '-heid,' which forms nouns indicating a state or quality. This construction mirrors similar formations in other Germanic languages, emphasizing the state of being possible or having potential.
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"De mogelijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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