Veronderstellen
Example: We veronderstellen dat alle mensen gelijk zijn in waarde.
Definition
"Veronderstellen" means to assume or suppose something to be true without definitive proof, often as a basis for reasoning or argument. In philosophy, "veronderstellen" involves accepting a premise or idea as given to explore its implications or consequences.
Etymology
The Dutch word "veronderstellen" comes from the prefix "ver-" meaning 'for' or 'in favor of,' combined with "onderstellen," which means 'to place under' or 'to suggest.' Together, it figuratively means to place an idea under consideration, or to assume something. Did you know? The sense of 'assuming' in "veronderstellen" reflects its philosophical use to propose a hypothesis for discussion.
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"Veronderstellen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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