정의하다
To state or set forth the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly. This is a vital verb for the introduction of academic essays.
Examples
3 of 5이 용어를 어떻게 정의하느냐가 중요하다.
It is important how you define this term.
사랑을 한 마디로 정의할 수 있을까?
Can love be defined in a single word?
너는 친구를 뭐라고 정의해?
How do you define a friend?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jeong-Ui: 'Jeong' (Decide) + 'Ui' (Meaning). Deciding the meaning.
Quick Quiz
현대 사회에서 '가족'의 의미를 새롭게 ( )할 필요가 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 정의
Examples
이 용어를 어떻게 정의하느냐가 중요하다.
formalIt is important how you define this term.
사랑을 한 마디로 정의할 수 있을까?
everydayCan love be defined in a single word?
너는 친구를 뭐라고 정의해?
informalHow do you define a friend?
본 논문에서는 '지속 가능한 발전'을 다음과 같이 정의한다.
academicIn this paper, 'sustainable development' is defined as follows.
성공적인 리더십을 새롭게 정의할 필요가 있습니다.
businessThere is a need to redefine successful leadership.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
사전적 정의
dictionary definition
조작적 정의
operational definition
정의를 내리다
to give/make a definition
Often Confused With
정의하다 (definition) uses different Hanja from 정의 (justice). Context usually makes it clear.
Usage Notes
Essential for establishing the scope of an argument in writing.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '정리하다' (to organize/clean).
Memory Tip
Jeong-Ui: 'Jeong' (Decide) + 'Ui' (Meaning). Deciding the meaning.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 定 (to fix/decide) and 義 (meaning).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
현대 사회에서 '가족'의 의미를 새롭게 ( )할 필요가 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 정의
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
뒷받침하다
B2To support or provide evidence for a theory, argument, or claim. It is essential for academic writing to link one's ideas with objective data.
역효과
B2An effect that is opposite to what was intended or expected. It is commonly used when discussing the failure of certain policies or treatments.
다양하다
B1To be varied or diverse; having many different kinds or types of something.
논의
B2The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
범위
B2The area or extent within which something exists, acts, or is influential.
핵심
B2The most important or central part of something.
장단점
B2The strengths and weaknesses or advantages and disadvantages of something.
영역
B2A particular area of activity, interest, or knowledge; a territory.
반증하다
B2To provide evidence that disproves a proposition or to serve as a counter-evidence that indirectly proves the opposite.
취지
B2The fundamental purpose, intent, or core meaning behind an action, plan, or statement. It refers to the 'spirit' or 'point' of why something is being done.
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