De term
Example: De term duurzaamheid wordt steeds belangrijker in onze samenleving.
Definition
"De term" refers to a specific word or phrase used to describe or designate a particular concept, especially in language or communication. It is often employed to clarify or specify meaning within discussions or explanations, such as in the phrase 'De term duurzaamheid wordt steeds belangrijker.'
Etymology
The phrase "de term" comes from Dutch, where 'de' means 'the' and 'term' is borrowed from Latin 'terminus,' meaning boundary or limit. Over time, 'term' evolved to mean a word or expression with a precise meaning, especially in academic or technical language.
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"De term" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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