대조적이다
To be in sharp contrast or showing striking differences when compared. It describes two things that are very different from each other.
Examples
3 of 5형과 동생은 성격이 정말 대조적이야.
The older and younger brothers have very contrasting personalities.
본 실험 결과는 이전 연구와 대조적인 양상을 보입니다.
This experimental result shows a pattern contrastive to previous research.
빨강과 파랑은 대조적인 색이야.
Red and blue are contrasting colors.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Dae-jo sounds like 'Dual' - two things standing apart.
Quick Quiz
그의 말과 행동은 너무 ____이어서 믿음이 안 간다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 대조적
Examples
형과 동생은 성격이 정말 대조적이야.
everydayThe older and younger brothers have very contrasting personalities.
본 실험 결과는 이전 연구와 대조적인 양상을 보입니다.
formalThis experimental result shows a pattern contrastive to previous research.
빨강과 파랑은 대조적인 색이야.
informalRed and blue are contrasting colors.
작가는 대조적인 두 인물을 통해 주제를 강조합니다.
academicThe author emphasizes the theme through two contrastive characters.
올해 매출 실적은 작년과 대조적으로 상승했습니다.
businessThis year's sales performance rose in contrast to last year.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
대조를 이루다
form a contrast
대조적으로 말하면
speaking contrastively
극명한 대조
stark contrast
Often Confused With
비교하다 is to compare (looking for similarities/differences); 대조하다 is specifically looking for differences.
Usage Notes
Vital for TOEFL 'Compare and Contrast' essay structures.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it when things are only slightly different.
Memory Tip
Dae-jo sounds like 'Dual' - two things standing apart.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '對' (face/opposite) and '照' (shine/reflect).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그의 말과 행동은 너무 ____이어서 믿음이 안 간다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 대조적
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
대비
B1The act of comparing two things to show their differences, or preparing for a future event.
속성
B1A quality or feature that is characteristic of a person or thing.
관련성
B1The state of being connected or related to something. It describes the degree to which two or more things are relevant to each other.
연속적이다
B1Following in a regular order without interruption. It is essential for describing trends in IELTS Writing Task 1 or processes in Task 2.
분명하다
B1To be clear, distinct, and leave no room for doubt. It is used in academic writing to present clear arguments or findings.
연령대
B1A specific age group or range of ages. Crucial for demographic analysis in IELTS Task 1.
객관성
B1The quality of being objective, based on facts rather than feelings or opinions. It is essential in scientific research, journalism, and fair judgment.
신빙성
B2The quality of being believable or trustworthy; credibility of information or evidence.
부연
B2The act of adding more details or explanations to clarify a point. It is often used to expand on a topic sentence in an essay.
열거
B2The act of listing things one by one. It is a common rhetorical device used in academic writing to present multiple points or examples.
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