Modaal
Example: De modale logica helpt bij het analyseren van noodzakelijke waarheden in filosofie.
Definition
"Modaal" is an adjective used in philosophy to describe concepts related to modality, such as necessity, possibility, or contingency. For example, in the phrase 'modale logica,' it refers to the branch of logic that studies these modal notions and their implications.
Etymology
The word "modaal" comes from the Latin word 'modalis,' which relates to 'modus,' meaning 'manner' or 'mode.' It entered Dutch through philosophical and logical terminology to denote matters concerning modes or ways of truth, especially in modal logic.
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"Modaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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