De synthese
Example: De synthese van ideeën leidde tot een nieuw filosofisch inzicht.
Definition
"De synthese" refers to the combination of different ideas, concepts, or elements to form a coherent whole, especially in philosophy. It involves merging various perspectives to create a new understanding or insight, as in the synthesis of ideas leading to a novel philosophical conclusion.
Etymology
The term "de synthese" comes from the Greek word 'synthesis,' meaning 'a putting together.' It entered Dutch through Latin and Greek influences, reflecting the process of combining parts into a unified whole, a concept widely used in philosophy and science.
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"De synthese" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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