De nuttigheid
Example: De nuttigheid van deze theorie wordt vaak onderschat in discussies.
Definition
"De nuttigheid" refers to the usefulness or practicality of something, often highlighting its value or benefit in a specific context. It emphasizes how effective or beneficial a theory, tool, or action can be in achieving a goal or solving a problem.
Etymology
The term "de nuttigheid" comes from the Dutch word "nuttig," meaning useful or beneficial, combined with the suffix "-heid," which forms nouns indicating a state or quality. Did you know? The root "nut" relates to benefit or advantage, tracing back to Old Dutch and Germanic origins, highlighting the concept of usefulness over centuries.
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"De nuttigheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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