De geldigheid
Example: De geldigheid van het onderzoek wordt morgen gecontroleerd.
Definition
"De geldigheid" refers to the validity or soundness of something, especially in the context of research or investigation. It indicates whether the research findings are accurate, reliable, and logically supported, ensuring that the conclusions drawn are trustworthy and applicable.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de geldigheid" comes from the root "geldig," meaning valid or effective, combined with the suffix "-heid," which is used to form nouns indicating a quality or state. Interestingly, "geldig" is related to "geld," meaning money, originally implying something 'worth' or 'having value,' which evolved into the broader sense of being valid or applicable.
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"De geldigheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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