De triangulatie
Example: De triangulatie-methoden waren cruciaal voor oude cartografen.
Definition
"De triangulatie" refers to the method of determining the location of a point by forming triangles to it from known points, widely used in history for mapping and navigation. This technique was crucial for ancient cartographers in creating accurate maps and charts.
Etymology
The term "de triangulatie" comes from the Dutch word for triangulation, which itself derives from Latin 'triangulum,' meaning triangle, combined with the suffix '-atie,' indicating a process. Did you know? This method's name literally means 'the process of forming triangles,' highlighting its geometric basis.
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"De triangulatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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