Fenomenaal
Example: Zijn fenomenale inzicht veranderde de hele filosofische discussie.
Definition
"Fenomenaal" is an adjective describing something extraordinary or remarkable, often used to emphasize an exceptional quality or insight, as in the phrase 'Zijn fenomenale inzicht veranderde de hele filosofische discussie,' meaning his phenomenal insight changed the entire philosophical discussion.
Etymology
The word "fenomenaal" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the Latin 'phenomenon,' which itself originates from the Greek 'phainomenon,' meaning 'that which appears' or 'observable event.' Did you know? The term evolved to describe something outstanding or extraordinary, aligning with how we use "fenomenaal" today.
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"Fenomenaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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