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wezenlijkwezenlijk

wezenlijkwezenlijk is a Dutch neologism formed by reduplication ofwezenlijk, the adjective meaning essential or substantive. The term is used to denote an intensified sense of essentiality, or to signal a meta-level inquiry into what constitutes an essence. In practice, wezenlijkwezenlijk appears in theoretical discussions on essentialism and ontology to indicate that a property or feature is not merely essential but may be central to the very identity of a thing.

Origin and etymology: It combines wezenlijk with reduplication for emphasis; it is not a standard dictionary

Usage: The term is primarily found in philosophical or theoretical texts, and occasionally in literary analysis

Reception: Scholars generally treat it as a rhetorical device or a thought experiment rather than a formal

See also: Essentialism; Ontology; Metaphysical necessity; Linguistic reduplication; Dutch philosophy.

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to
stress
core
characteristics
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a
concept
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technical
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