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근본적 meaning and pronunciation

geunbonjeok · fundamental

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Entry 1

NIKL target code 37180
Part of speech: 관형사Pronunciation: 근본적Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 것의 본질이나 바탕이 되는.

    English: fundamental — Being the nature or foundation of something.

    Examples

    • 근본적 가치.
    • 근본적 대책.
    • 근본적 문제.
    • 근본적 요소.
    • 근본적 원인.
    • 근본적 이유.
Origin
根本的
Categories
교육 > 학문 행위

Entry 2

NIKL target code 37182
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 근본적Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 것의 본질이나 바탕이 되는 것.

    English: being fundamental; being basic — Something becoming the nature or foundation of something else.

    Examples

    • 근본적인 결함.
    • 근본적인 대책.
    • 근본적인 문제.
    • 근본적인 사항.
    • 근본적인 원인.
    • 근본적으로 해결하다.
Origin
根本的
Categories
교육 > 학문 행위

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