Modaal
Example: Zijn modale redenering benadrukt wat noodzakelijk en mogelijk is.
Definition
"Modaal" is an adjective used in philosophy to describe something related to mode, especially concerning necessity and possibility. It highlights how statements or reasoning pertain to what must be true or what can be true, as in modal logic or modal reasoning.
Etymology
The word "modaal" comes from the Latin 'modus,' meaning 'mode' or 'manner.' It entered Dutch to describe concepts related to modes or modalities, especially in philosophical and logical contexts. Did you know? The term 'modal' originally referred to grammatical moods before expanding into philosophical usage.
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"Modaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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