De verfijning
Example: De verfijning van haar argumenten maakte de discussie veel interessanter.
Definition
"De verfijning" refers to the process or result of making something more precise, elegant, or sophisticated, often by improving details or subtlety. For example, the refinement of her arguments made the discussion much more interesting.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de verfijning" comes from the verb "verfijnen," meaning to refine or improve. It combines the prefix "ver-" which often implies transformation or intensification, with "fijn," meaning fine or delicate. Did you know? The root "fijn" is related to the English word "fine," highlighting a shared Germanic origin.
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"De verfijning" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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