De essentie
Example: De essentie van het probleem ligt in de communicatie.
Definition
"De essentie" refers to the fundamental nature or most important part of something, capturing its core meaning or significance. It is often used to describe the main point or the heart of an issue, such as in the example: "De essentie van het probleem ligt in de communicatie."
Etymology
"De essentie" comes from the Latin word 'essentia,' meaning 'being' or 'essence.' It entered Dutch through French and Latin influences, carrying the idea of the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something. Did you know? The concept of essence has been central to philosophy since ancient times, especially in discussions about what makes something what it truly is.
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"De essentie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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