Ingewikkeld
Example: De theorie achter de quantummechanica is bijzonder ingewikkeld en fascinerend.
Definition
"Ingewikkeld" describes something complex or complicated, often involving many parts or intricate details that make understanding or solving it challenging. For example, a theory or problem that is not straightforward but requires careful thought and effort to grasp can be called "ingewikkeld."
Etymology
The Dutch word "ingewikkeld" originates from the verb "wikkelen," meaning 'to wrap' or 'to wind.' The prefix "in-" adds a sense of 'in' or 'into,' so "ingewikkeld" literally means 'wrapped in' or 'entangled,' which naturally extended to mean complicated or complex. Did you know? The idea of being 'wrapped up' in something perfectly captures the sense of complexity in "ingewikkeld."
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"Ingewikkeld" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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