De intentie
Example: Zijn intentie was om het debat te openen met een vraag.
Definition
"De intentie" refers to the purpose or aim behind an action or thought, especially in philosophy, where it signifies the mental state directed toward achieving a particular outcome. For example, someone's intention might be to open a debate with a question.
Etymology
The word "de intentie" comes from the Latin 'intentio,' meaning 'stretching out' or 'purposeful aim.' It was adopted into Dutch through French, carrying the sense of directed mental focus or purpose. Did you know? The concept of intention has been central to philosophical discussions about consciousness and action for centuries.
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"De intentie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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