De mogelijkheid
Example: Er is een mogelijkheid om het probleem op te lossen.
Definition
"De mogelijkheid" in philosophy refers to the potential or capability for something to occur or be realized. It signifies the state or condition where something can happen, but is not guaranteed, often used to discuss hypothetical or theoretical scenarios.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de mogelijkheid" comes from the root "mogelijk," meaning 'possible,' combined with the suffix '-heid,' which forms nouns indicating a state or quality. Did you know? The concept of 'possibility' traces back to Latin 'possibilitas,' emphasizing the capacity to happen or exist.
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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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