Ingewikkeld
Example: De theorie achter de quantummechanica is bijzonder ingewikkeld en fascinerend.
Definition
"Ingewikkeld" describes something that is complex or complicated, often involving many interconnected parts or difficult concepts. For example, it can refer to a situation, idea, or system that requires significant effort or understanding to grasp fully.
Etymology
The Dutch word "ingewikkeld" comes from the verb "wikkelen," meaning 'to wrap' or 'to wind.' The prefix "in-" intensifies the meaning. So, "ingewikkeld" originally implied something that is tightly wrapped or entangled, reflecting its current meaning of 'complex' or 'complicated.' Did you know that this imagery of wrapping helps convey how complicated things can feel like being tangled up?
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"Ingewikkeld" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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