De wetenschap
Example: De wetenschap heeft veel bijgedragen aan de moderne geneeskunde.
Definition
"De wetenschap" refers to the systematic study of the natural world through observation and experimentation, often contributing significantly to advancements in fields like medicine, as exemplified by the phrase 'De wetenschap heeft veel bijgedragen aan de moderne geneeskunde.'
Etymology
The term "de wetenschap" combines the Dutch article 'de' meaning 'the' with 'wetenschap,' which comes from 'weten' (to know) and the suffix '-schap' indicating a state or condition. Thus, it literally means 'the state of knowing.' Did you know that it parallels the English word 'science,' both emphasizing knowledge acquired through study?
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"De wetenschap" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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