De overbodigheid
Example: De overbodigheid van sommige regels leidt tot frustratie bij medewerkers.
Definition
"De overbodigheid" refers to the state or quality of being unnecessary or redundant, often indicating something excessive that serves no essential purpose. For example, "De overbodigheid van sommige regels" highlights rules that are superfluous and cause frustration among employees.
Etymology
The word "de overbodigheid" comes from the Dutch root "overbodig," meaning superfluous or unnecessary, combined with the noun suffix "-heid," which turns adjectives into abstract nouns. The term literally conveys the idea of 'being over the needed amount,' reflecting its meaning of redundancy.
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"De overbodigheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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