De ontwikkeling
Example: De ontwikkeling van de stad veranderde haar historische karakter aanzienlijk.
Definition
"De ontwikkeling" refers to the process of growth, change, or progress over time within a historical context. It describes how something, such as a city or society, evolves and transforms, often resulting in significant alterations to its original state or character.
Etymology
The word "de ontwikkeling" comes from the Dutch verb "ontwikkelen," meaning 'to develop' or 'to unfold.' This verb itself derives from the prefix "ont-" (meaning 'un-' or 'dis-') combined with "wikkelen," which means 'to wrap' or 'to coil.' So, "de ontwikkeling" originally implied 'the unwrapping' or 'unfolding' of something, symbolizing gradual progress or growth.
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"De ontwikkeling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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