a theory or statement that acts as the foundation of an argument

premisse, veronderstelling

fate or destiny, often considered as a predetermined course of events

lot, voorbestemming

the text of a musical play, an opera, or other extended vocal works

libretto, opera tekst

a guiding principle, intended to provide moral guidance or a basis for behavior

beginsel, voorschrift

a point where two or more lines, edges, or rays meet to form an angle, or the point at which the sides of a polygon intersect

top, hoekpunt

a dramatic scene or picture, often presented on stage or in a performance

tafel, scène

small seeds of a large crop that grows in warm regions, used to feed birds or make flour

gierst, gierstzaad

(biology) a gap, opening, or passage in anatomical structures, often between different parts or organs

hiatus, opening

a person appointed to govern a state, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch in the monarch's absence, minority, or incapacity

regent, waarnemend

a person who is useful for nothing and spends resources wastefully

verkwister, luiaard

an individual or entity of immense size, influence, or importance, often symbolizing dominance or grandeur

kolos, reuzen

an animal or plant with parents that belong to different breeds or varieties

hybride

a person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood

uiterlijk, houding

a soft, muddy area of land that is difficult to traverse or escape

modderpoel, moeras

the resources or activities upon which an individual or household depends for their sustenance and survival

onderhoud, levensonderhoud

