Onderbouwen
Example: Je moet je argumenten goed onderbouwen met betrouwbare bronnen.
Definition
"Onderbouwen" means to support or justify an argument, claim, or statement by providing reliable evidence, reasons, or sources. In philosophy, it involves giving a solid foundation to ideas to ensure they are well-founded and convincing.
Etymology
The Dutch word "onderbouwen" comes from the combination of 'onder,' meaning 'under,' and 'bouwen,' meaning 'to build.' It literally means 'to build under,' reflecting the idea of constructing a solid base or foundation for an argument or theory.
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"Onderbouwen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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