De verklaring
Example: De verklaring van de filosoof was duidelijk en begrijpelijk.
Definition
"De verklaring" in philosophy refers to the explanation or clarification provided to make a concept, argument, or position understandable. It is often used to describe a statement that reveals the reasons or causes behind a philosophical idea or phenomenon.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de verklaring" comes from the verb 'verklaren,' meaning 'to explain' or 'to declare.' It originates from Middle Dutch and is related to the Latin word 'clarificare,' meaning 'to make clear.' Did you know that the root 'klar' in many languages is associated with clarity and light?
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"De verklaring" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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