opzichte

Opzichte is a Dutch term that most often appears in the form opzicht, with the related plural form opzichten in older or dialectal usage. In contemporary Dutch, the standard spelling is opzicht, used in fixed phrases to express a regard, aspect, or respect in which something is considered. The noun can be found in expressions such as in ieder opzicht (in every respect) and in dit/opzicht (in this regard). The word is primarily used in formal, analytical, or evaluative contexts to distinguish different aspects of a situation or argument.

Etymology and meaning

Opzicht is a compound of op- (toward, regarding) and zicht (sight, view). The combination conveys the sense of looking at or considering something from a specific angle or respect. In plural form, opzichten, it refers to multiple aspects or respects. The core meaning remains “regard, aspect, or respect” rather than a physical sight.

Usage and examples

Typical uses include: In ieder opzicht heeft het voorstel voordelen, maar in het opzicht van kosten zijn er zorgen. In dit opzicht kunnen de resultaten onzeker blijven. In meerdere opzichten verschillen de rapporten van elkaar.

Related terms and synonyms

Opzicht is closely related to phrases zoals omtrent, ten aanzien van, en wat betreft. The idioms in opzicht of in dit opzicht are common in academische, juridische, en beleidsmatige teksten.

Notes

Hoewel opzichte soms als historische of regionale variant verschijnt, is de moderne standaardspelling opzicht. Gebruikers kunnen opzicht aantreffen in oudere documenten, dialecten, of stilistische varianten.

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