De redelijkheid
Example: De redelijkheid van zijn argumenten overtuigde de hele groep.
Definition
"De redelijkheid" refers to the quality of being reasonable, logical, and fair in thought or argument. It involves the capacity to think clearly and make judgments based on sound reasoning, as illustrated by the phrase 'De redelijkheid van zijn argumenten overtuigde de hele groep.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de redelijkheid" comes from the root 'reden,' meaning reason, combined with the suffix '-lijkheid,' which forms abstract nouns. It reflects the concept of reason or rationality, tracing back to Latin 'ratio,' meaning calculation or reason. Did you know? The idea of 'redelijkheid' is central to philosophical discussions about logic and fairness.
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"De redelijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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