De denkwijze
Example: Zijn denkwijze over ethiek is diepgaand en goed onderbouwd.
Definition
"De denkwijze" refers to the particular way or method of thinking that shapes how someone understands and interprets ideas, concepts, or situations. It reflects an individual's or group's philosophical approach or mindset, as seen in the example: 'Zijn denkwijze over ethiek is diepgaand en goed onderbouwd.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de denkwijze" combines "denk", derived from the verb 'denken' meaning 'to think', and "wijze", meaning 'way' or 'manner'. Together, they literally mean 'the way of thinking'. This construction highlights how language often forms abstract concepts by joining action words with descriptors.
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"De denkwijze" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the way of thinking