De implicatie
Example: De implicatie van zijn theorie is moeilijk te begrijpen.
Definition
"De implicatie" in philosophy refers to a logical relationship where one statement or proposition necessarily follows from another. It often indicates a consequence or deduction that can be drawn, as in the example phrase, where the implication of his theory is difficult to understand.
Etymology
The term "de implicatie" comes from the Latin word 'implicatio,' meaning 'entanglement' or 'involvement.' It entered philosophical vocabulary to describe how one idea is connected or involved with another, reflecting the concept of logical consequence or inference. Did you know? The root 'plicare' means 'to fold,' suggesting something folded into or included within another.
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"De implicatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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