De veronderstelling
Example: De veronderstelling was dat iedereen eerlijk zou zijn.
Definition
"De veronderstelling" refers to a supposition or assumption made without proof, often serving as a starting point for reasoning or argument within philosophy. It is the idea accepted as true for the sake of discussion or investigation.
Etymology
The word "de veronderstelling" comes from the Dutch verb 'veronderstellen,' meaning 'to suppose' or 'to assume.' It is formed by combining 'onderstellen' (to place under) with the prefix 'ver-', which adds a sense of extending or transforming the action. Did you know? In philosophy, assumptions like "de veronderstelling" are crucial as they set the foundation for logical conclusions.
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"De veronderstelling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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