De contingente waarheid
Example: De contingente waarheid verandert afhankelijk van de context en tijd.
Definition
"De contingente waarheid" refers to a truth that is not necessary or absolute but depends on certain conditions, contexts, or circumstances. It changes depending on time or situation, contrasting with eternal or universal truths.
Etymology
The phrase "de contingente waarheid" originates from Dutch, where "contingente" derives from the Latin 'contingere,' meaning 'to happen' or 'to befall.' It reflects the idea that this type of truth is contingent or conditional rather than fixed. Did you know? The concept highlights how some truths are flexible and context-dependent.
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"De contingente waarheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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