Wetenschappelijk
Example: De wetenschappelijke benadering helpt ons om problemen beter te begrijpen.
Definition
"Wetenschappelijk" describes something related to or based on science, emphasizing methods that are systematic, evidence-based, and objective. It often refers to approaches, studies, or methods that aim to understand phenomena through observation, experimentation, and analysis.
Etymology
The word "wetenschappelijk" comes from the Dutch word "wetenschap," meaning 'science,' combined with the suffix '-lijk,' which turns it into an adjective meaning 'scientific.' "Wetenschap" itself derives from 'wet,' meaning 'law' or 'knowledge,' reflecting the idea of systematic knowledge. Did you know that the term emphasizes a rigorous and methodical approach rooted in laws or principles?
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"Wetenschappelijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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