Absoluut
Example: Het is absoluut noodzakelijk om deze beslissing zorgvuldig te overwegen.
Definition
"Absoluut" is an adjective meaning something is complete, total, or without any doubt or limitation. It describes a state or condition that is unequivocally necessary or certain, as in the phrase 'It is absolutely necessary to consider this decision carefully.'
Etymology
The word "absoluut" comes from the Latin 'absolutus,' meaning 'set free' or 'unrestricted.' Over time, it evolved in Dutch to describe something that is unconditional or total. Did you know? The root also gave rise to the English word 'absolute.'
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"Absoluut" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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