opzicht

Opzicht is a Dutch noun used chiefly in formal or legal language. It denotes regard, consideration, or an aspect in which a matter is viewed. The phrase in opzicht van is used to mean with regard to or in view of something, while in dit opzicht means in this regard.

Etymology and sense development: opzicht is a compound of op- and zicht (view or sight). Historically, it has been employed to indicate the perspective from which a subject is considered. In modern Dutch, it retains a formal tone and is most often found in written texts such as official documents, contracts, and scholarly writing.

Usage and synonyms: In contemporary speech, opzicht is relatively formal and can sound archaic. Common alternatives in everyday language include wat betreft, met betrekking tot, ten aanzien van, and in verband met. The term can also be used to distinguish different opzicht of a matter, for example to contrast economic opzicht with legal or moral opzicht.

Notices: Opzicht is generally not a proper noun unless used as a stylistic or historical label; if capitalized, it may appear as a surname or as part of a title in certain contexts. Outside of fixed phrases, its use is limited and many writers prefer more direct expressions.

See also: Wat betreft, met betrekking tot, ten aanzien van, in verband met. These terms cover similar meaning without the formal nuance of opzicht.