논증하다
To prove a proposition or argument by giving reasons and evidence. It is the core process of logical reasoning in academic writing.
Examples
3 of 5이 논문은 기후 변화가 인간의 활동에 의한 것임을 논증하고 있다.
This paper demonstrates that climate change is caused by human activity.
변호사는 피고의 무죄를 논증하기 위해 증거를 제시했다.
The lawyer presented evidence to prove the defendant's innocence.
자신의 주장을 논증할 때는 논리적 비약이 없어야 한다.
When arguing your point, there should be no logical leaps.
Word Family
Memory Tip
'논' (Logic) + '증' (Proof). Logical proof.
Quick Quiz
과학자들은 실험을 통해 새로운 이론의 타당성을 ____했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 논증
Examples
이 논문은 기후 변화가 인간의 활동에 의한 것임을 논증하고 있다.
academicThis paper demonstrates that climate change is caused by human activity.
변호사는 피고의 무죄를 논증하기 위해 증거를 제시했다.
formalThe lawyer presented evidence to prove the defendant's innocence.
자신의 주장을 논증할 때는 논리적 비약이 없어야 한다.
academicWhen arguing your point, there should be no logical leaps.
그 이론이 맞다는 걸 어떻게 논증할 수 있나요?
businessHow can you prove that the theory is correct?
네가 결백하다는 걸 말로만 하지 말고 논증해 봐.
informalDon't just say you're innocent; prove it with logic.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
논증의 과정
process of argumentation
설득력 있게 논증하다
to argue persuasively
논증을 펼치다
to lay out an argument
Often Confused With
주장하다 is simply to state an opinion, while 논증하다 is to prove that opinion using logic and evidence.
Usage Notes
A very formal word essential for IELTS Task 2 where you must 'argue' for or against a point.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '증명하다' (to prove) for everything, but '논증하다' is more specific to academic discourse.
Memory Tip
'논' (Logic) + '증' (Proof). Logical proof.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 論 (to discuss/logic) + 證 (to prove).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Critical for the '논술' (essay) portion of the Korean CSAT (Suneung).
Quick Quiz
과학자들은 실험을 통해 새로운 이론의 타당성을 ____했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 논증
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분명하다
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