De kwetsbaarheid
Example: De kwetsbaarheid van het ecosysteem vereist dringende aandacht en actie.
Definition
"De kwetsbaarheid" refers to the state or quality of being easily hurt, damaged, or affected, especially in a physical, emotional, or environmental context. It highlights the susceptibility or sensitivity of a person, system, or object to harm or adverse effects.
Etymology
The word "de kwetsbaarheid" comes from the Dutch adjective "kwetsbaar," meaning 'vulnerable' or 'fragile.' The root "kwets-" is related to injury or harm, tracing back to Middle Dutch and Old Dutch origins. Interestingly, "kwetsbaar" shares similarities with the English word 'quench,' both hinting at the idea of being affected or altered.
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"De kwetsbaarheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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