Ontologisch
Example: De ontologische discussie draait om het bestaan van abstracte entiteiten.
Definition
"Ontologisch" is an adjective relating to ontology, the branch of philosophy that studies the nature of being, existence, and reality. It is used to describe discussions or concepts that focus on the fundamental categories of being, such as in the phrase 'The ontological discussion revolves around the existence of abstract entities.'
Etymology
The word "ontologisch" comes from the Greek word 'ontos,' meaning 'being,' combined with the suffix '-logisch,' which pertains to 'logic' or 'study.' Thus, "ontologisch" literally means 'pertaining to the study of being.' Did you know? The term ontology was first used in the 17th century to describe the philosophical study of existence and reality.
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"Ontologisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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