De capaciteit
Example: De capaciteit van deze batterij is echt indrukwekkend.
Definition
"De capaciteit" refers to the maximum amount something can contain or produce, especially in a technical context. For example, it often describes how much energy a battery can hold or how much output a machine can generate.
Etymology
The word "de capaciteit" comes from the Latin 'capacitas,' meaning 'ability to hold or contain.' It was adopted into Dutch through French and Latin influences, reflecting the concept of capability or volume. Did you know? The root also relates to the English word 'capacity,' showing a shared linguistic heritage.
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"De capaciteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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