De noodzakelijke eigenschap
Example: Vrijheid is een noodzakelijke eigenschap van menselijke waardigheid.
Definition
"De noodzakelijke eigenschap" refers to an essential or indispensable quality or characteristic that something must have to be what it is. In philosophy, it signifies a trait that is fundamental and without which the concept or entity cannot be fully understood or defined.
Etymology
The phrase "de noodzakelijke eigenschap" comes from Dutch, where "noodzakelijke" means necessary or essential, and "eigenschap" means characteristic or property. The term combines these to express a quality that is indispensable. Did you know? The word "eigenschap" derives from "eigen," meaning own or particular, emphasizing a defining trait.
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"De noodzakelijke eigenschap" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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