Waarschijnlijk
Example: Waarschijnlijk is geluk belangrijker dan rijkdom in het leven.
Definition
"Waarschijnlijk" is an adjective used to indicate that something is likely or probable based on available evidence or reasoning. In philosophy, it often refers to a reasoned assumption or hypothesis that is considered more plausible or credible than unlikely alternatives.
Etymology
The Dutch word "waarschijnlijk" comes from the combination of "waar" meaning 'true' and "schijnlijk" meaning 'seemingly' or 'likely.' It literally suggests something that 'appears true,' reflecting its use to express probability or likelihood. Did you know? Its roots highlight how language blends truth and appearance to express uncertainty.
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"Waarschijnlijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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