Offensichtlichkeit
Example: Die Offensichtlichkeit der Wahrheit wurde im Gespräch diskutiert.
Definition
"Offensichtlichkeit" refers to the quality of being obvious or self-evident, especially in the context of truth or knowledge. It describes a state where something is clearly apparent or easily understood without the need for further explanation or proof.
Etymology
The word "Offensichtlichkeit" comes from the German roots "offen" meaning open or obvious, and "Sicht" meaning sight or view, combined with the suffix "-lichkeit" which forms nouns indicating a quality or state. Did you know? The term captures the philosophical idea of something being plainly visible or evident to the mind's eye.
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