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가능성 meaning and pronunciation

ganeungseong · possibility; chance; likelihood

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 62399
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 가ː능썽Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 일이 앞으로 이루어질 수 있는 성질.

    English: possibility; chance; likelihood — The extent to which something can happen.

    Examples

    • 발병 가능성.
    • 변화 가능성.
    • 생존 가능성.
    • 성공 가능성.
    • 실패 가능성.
    • 실현 가능성.
  2. 2.

    앞으로 성장할 수 있는 성질.

    English: potential; possibility — The ability that can be developed in the future.

    Examples

    • 발전 가능성.
    • 무한한 가능성.
    • 가능성이 있다.
    • 가능성이 없다.
    • 가능성이 높다.
    • 가능성이 낮다.
Origin
可能性
Categories
인간 > 능력 · 직업과 진로

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