De hypothese
Example: De hypothese over klimaatverandering wordt steeds serieuzer genomen.
Definition
"De hypothese" refers to a proposed explanation or assumption made based on limited evidence, which serves as a starting point for further investigation or experimentation, such as in the phrase 'De hypothese over klimaatverandering wordt steeds serieuzer genomen.'
Etymology
"De hypothese" comes from the Greek word 'hypothesis,' meaning 'a placing under' or 'foundation.' It entered Dutch through Latin and French, evolving into its current form. Did you know that a hypothesis originally referred to a foundation laid beneath a structure, metaphorically representing an underlying idea?
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"De hypothese" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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