German word

inhaltlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɪnhaltlɪç/

Meaning

  • adverbin substance

Example

Ich stimme inhaltlich zu.

I agree in substance.

Illustration for inhaltlich (in substance)

More examples

Inhaltlich halte ich den Vorschlag für sinnvoll.

In terms of content, I consider the proposal sensible.

Core concept

A debate is viewed through a clear window at its ideas and facts, with its rhetorical wrapping left blurred.

Common phrases

  • inhaltlich zustimmen

    agree in substance

  • inhaltlich relevant finden

    find relevant in terms of content

  • inhaltlich übereinstimmen

    agree in terms of content

Similar words

vom Inhalt her: Judging by the content of what is being said.

Definition in German

Eine Aussage auf ihre sachliche Substanz beschränkt und Form oder Stil ausschließt.

Word origin

The word developed from the German noun Inhalt, content, plus -lich, and its adverbial use retains the adjective's base form.

Usage tips

  • Inhaltlich commonly contrasts with sprachlich or stilistisch when a distinction is made between what is said and how it is expressed.

Other meanings

  • in terms of contentadverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Inhaltcontentnoun
  • inhaltsreichrich in contentadjective
  • Inhaltsangabesummary of contentsnoun

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