임의적
Done by choice or at random rather than by reason, necessity, or fixed rules. It can also mean 'arbitrary' in a legal or scientific context.
Examples
3 of 5조사 대상을 임의적으로 추출하여 설문 조사를 실시했다.
The survey was conducted by randomly extracting the subjects.
권력의 임의적인 행사는 국민의 자유를 침해한다.
The arbitrary exercise of power violates the freedom of the people.
회사 규정을 임의적으로 해석해서는 안 됩니다.
You should not interpret company regulations arbitrarily.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Im (임) means 'entrust' and Ui (의) means 'will'. Entrusting it to one's will or random chance.
Quick Quiz
실험의 공정성을 위해 참가자를 _____으로 두 그룹으로 나누었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 임의적
Examples
조사 대상을 임의적으로 추출하여 설문 조사를 실시했다.
academicThe survey was conducted by randomly extracting the subjects.
권력의 임의적인 행사는 국민의 자유를 침해한다.
formalThe arbitrary exercise of power violates the freedom of the people.
회사 규정을 임의적으로 해석해서는 안 됩니다.
businessYou should not interpret company regulations arbitrarily.
순서는 그냥 임의적으로 정해도 괜찮아.
informalIt's okay to just decide the order arbitrarily.
언어의 기호는 임의적인 성격을 띠고 있다.
academicLinguistic signs possess an arbitrary character.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
임의로 지정하다
to designate at will
임의 동행
voluntary accompaniment (legal)
Often Confused With
Jaijeok often implies a 'biased' or 'self-centered' arbitrary interpretation, while imuijeok is more neutral 'at random/will'.
Usage Notes
Important for describing methodology in IELTS Task 1/2, especially when talking about how data was collected (random sampling).
Common Mistakes
In daily life, it often means 'at will' (임의로), but in academic papers, it usually means 'random'.
Memory Tip
Im (임) means 'entrust' and Ui (의) means 'will'. Entrusting it to one's will or random chance.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 任意 (at will) + 的 (suffix).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
실험의 공정성을 위해 참가자를 _____으로 두 그룹으로 나누었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 임의적
Related Vocabulary
More logic words
귀결되다
B2To result in or come to a certain conclusion or end state. It describes the final outcome of a discussion, process, or logic.
불일치
B2A lack of agreement, consistency, or harmony between two or more facts, claims, or opinions; discrepancy.
일반화
B2The act of forming a general conclusion from specific instances; the process of applying a particular finding to a broader population or situation.
범주
B2A class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics; category.
정합성
B1Logical consistency or coherence in a theory, argument, or set of data.
성립하다
B1To be validly established or to hold true based on specific conditions. This is used when discussing theories, contracts, laws, or logical arguments.
연역적
B2Relating to logical deduction, where a specific conclusion is drawn from general premises or principles.
유념하다
B1To keep something in mind, to pay attention to, or to be mindful of a fact or warning. It is used in formal instructions or academic conclusions.
봉착하다
B1To encounter or face a difficult situation, obstacle, or crisis. It is a more formal and academic way to say 'face a problem' in IELTS Task 2 essays.
나열하다
B1To list, arrange, or enumerate things in a row or sequence. It is a useful word for describing how information is presented in a text or for organizing points in an essay.
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