일관되다
To be consistent from beginning to end without change. It describes behavior, logic, or policies that remain steady.
Examples
3 of 5부모님의 교육 방식은 일관되어야 합니다.
Parents' educational methods must be consistent.
정부는 일관된 대외 정책을 유지하고 있습니다.
The government is maintaining a consistent foreign policy.
네 말은 앞뒤가 안 맞고 전혀 일관되지 않아.
Your words don't match up and aren't consistent at all.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Il-gwan: 'Il' (One) + 'Gwan' (Pass through). One way passing through.
Quick Quiz
그는 어떤 상황에서도 ____ 태도를 보여 신뢰를 얻었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 일관된
Examples
부모님의 교육 방식은 일관되어야 합니다.
everydayParents' educational methods must be consistent.
정부는 일관된 대외 정책을 유지하고 있습니다.
formalThe government is maintaining a consistent foreign policy.
네 말은 앞뒤가 안 맞고 전혀 일관되지 않아.
informalYour words don't match up and aren't consistent at all.
논문에서 일관된 논리를 유지하는 것이 중요합니다.
academicIt is important to maintain consistent logic in a thesis.
우리는 고객에게 일관된 서비스를 제공해야 합니다.
businessWe must provide consistent service to our customers.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
일관성을 잃다
lose consistency
일관성 있는 답변
consistent answer
시종일관
from beginning to end (consistency)
Often Confused With
동일하다 means 'the same'; 일관되다 means 'steady/consistent over time'.
Usage Notes
Highly valued in TOEFL Writing for describing logical flow.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for a single point in time; it requires a duration or sequence.
Memory Tip
Il-gwan: 'Il' (One) + 'Gwan' (Pass through). One way passing through.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '一' (one) and '貫' (pierce/string together).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그는 어떤 상황에서도 ____ 태도를 보여 신뢰를 얻었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 일관된
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적실성
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