De hypothese
Example: De hypothese over de oorzaak van de revolutie werd grondig bestudeerd.
Definition
"De hypothese" refers to a proposed explanation or assumption made based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation, especially in historical contexts. For example, it involves suggesting possible causes or reasons behind an event such as a revolution.
Etymology
The word "de hypothese" comes from the Greek word 'hypothesis,' meaning 'foundation' or 'supposition.' It entered Dutch through Latin and French, carrying the sense of an idea put forward for testing or discussion. Did you know that originally it literally meant 'a placing under,' like a base for arguments?
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"De hypothese" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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