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gründig

Gründig is a German adjective meaning well-founded, solid, or substantial. It describes something that has a solid basis in facts, evidence, or reasoning, such as Beweise, Gründe, or Argumente, as well as the foundation of a theory. The term can also refer to a person considered reliable and serious, though this usage is somewhat literary or old-fashioned.

Etymology and nuance: Gründig derives from Grund (ground, basis) with the suffix -ig, conveying the idea of

Usage: Gründig is commonly used with nouns like Beweise, Gründe, Argumente, and Untersuchungen to indicate justification

Register and substitutes: In contemporary language,gründig appears in formal writing, journalism, and academic contexts. More everyday

See also: fundiert, solide, gut begründet, begründet, gründlich.

being
grounded
or
based
on
sound
principles.
It
is
closely
related
to,
but
not
interchangeable
with,
gründlich,
which
emphasizes
thoroughness
and
meticulousness
in
the
execution
of
a
task
rather
than
the
solidity
of
its
basis.
that
is
solid
and
well-founded.
For
example,
gründige
Beweise
or
gründige
Gründe
signal
that
the
justification
rests
on
substantial
grounds.
In
contrast
to
gründlich,
which
refers
to
the
manner
of
carrying
out
an
activity,
gründig
focuses
on
the
strength
and
credibility
of
the
underlying
basis.
alternatives
include
fundiert,
solide,
or
gut
begründet,
which
convey
similar
meaning
without
the
stylistic
nuance
of
gründig.