De vergissing
Example: De vergissing in zijn redenering was duidelijk zichtbaar.
Definition
"De vergissing" in philosophy refers to a mistake or error in reasoning, judgment, or understanding. It denotes a flaw or fault in an argument or thought process that leads to incorrect conclusions or beliefs, such as a logical fallacy or a false assumption.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de vergissing" comes from the verb 'vergissen,' meaning to make a mistake or err. It is derived from the prefix 'ver-' implying a mistake or deviation, combined with 'gissen,' meaning to guess or conjecture. Did you know? The word reflects the idea of 'guessing wrongly' or making an error in judgment.
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"De vergissing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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