Onderbouwd
Example: Zijn argumenten waren goed onderbouwd en overtuigend.
Definition
"Onderbouwd" is an adjective used in philosophy to describe arguments, claims, or ideas that are well-founded, thoroughly supported by evidence or reasoning, and logically sound. For example, saying 'Zijn argumenten waren goed onderbouwd en overtuigend' means his arguments were well-supported and convincing.
Etymology
The word "onderbouwd" comes from the Dutch verb 'onderbouwen,' which means to underpin or support something from below. It combines 'onder' (under) and 'bouwen' (to build). Did you know? The term metaphorically suggests building a strong foundation for an argument or idea, emphasizing solid and reliable support.
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"Onderbouwd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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