De mogelijkheid
Example: We hebben de mogelijkheid om verschillende ideeën te onderzoeken.
Definition
"De mogelijkheid" refers to the potential or capability to explore, achieve, or realize something. In philosophy, it signifies the condition or circumstance that allows different ideas or actions to be considered or undertaken, as in the phrase 'We hebben de mogelijkheid om verschillende ideeën te onderzoeken.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de mogelijkheid" is derived from the root word 'mogelijk,' meaning 'possible,' combined with the suffix '-heid,' which denotes a state or condition. The term essentially means 'the state of being possible.' Did you know that 'mogelijk' traces back to Middle Dutch and Old Dutch origins, related to the concept of capability and opportunity?
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"De mogelijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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