A verdade contingente
Example: A verdade contingente depende das circunstâncias específicas do momento.
Definition
"A verdade contingente" refers to a truth that depends on specific circumstances or conditions and is not universally or necessarily true. It varies with time, place, or situation, unlike absolute truths that are always valid regardless of context.
Etymology
The phrase "a verdade contingente" originates from Portuguese, where "verdade" means truth and "contingente" comes from Latin 'contingens,' meaning 'touching upon' or 'happening by chance.' Did you know? The concept highlights how some truths are dependent on particular events or conditions rather than being eternal or unchanging.
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