B2 adjective Neutral

혁신적

/hjʌk.ɕin.dʑʌk/

Featuring new methods; advanced and original. Often used to describe breakthroughs in science or business.

Examples

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1

혁신적인 사고방식이 과학 발전을 이끈다.

Innovative thinking leads to scientific progress.

2

정부는 혁신적인 경제 정책을 발표했습니다.

The government announced an innovative economic policy.

3

그 아이디어 진짜 혁신적이다!

That idea is truly innovative!

Word Family

Noun
혁신
Verb
혁신하다
Adverb
혁신적으로
Adjective
혁신적
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Memory Tip

Hyeok (leather/change) + Sin (new). Like changing old leather for new skin.

Quick Quiz

애플은 스마트폰 시장에서 ___ 변화를 이끌어냈다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 혁신적인

Examples

1

혁신적인 사고방식이 과학 발전을 이끈다.

academic

Innovative thinking leads to scientific progress.

2

정부는 혁신적인 경제 정책을 발표했습니다.

formal

The government announced an innovative economic policy.

3

그 아이디어 진짜 혁신적이다!

informal

That idea is truly innovative!

4

우리는 혁신적인 솔루션을 고객에게 제공합니다.

business

We provide innovative solutions to our customers.

5

이 앱은 정말 혁신적인 기능을 가지고 있어.

everyday

This app has really innovative features.

Word Family

Noun
혁신
Verb
혁신하다
Adverb
혁신적으로
Adjective
혁신적

Common Collocations

혁신적 기술 innovative technology
혁신적 아이디어 innovative idea
혁신적 변화 innovative change
혁신적으로 개선하다 to improve innovatively
혁신적 디자인 innovative design

Common Phrases

혁신을 일으키다

to bring about innovation

혁신적인 접근

innovative approach

기술 혁신

technological innovation

Often Confused With

혁신적 vs 창의적

Chang-uijeok (creative) focuses on the imagination, while hyeoksinjeok (innovative) focuses on implementing new things to bring change.

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS topics related to education, technology, and the economy.

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Common Mistakes

Confusing 'hyeoksin' (innovation) with 'gaehyeok' (reform - usually political/social).

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Memory Tip

Hyeok (leather/change) + Sin (new). Like changing old leather for new skin.

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Word Origin

Sino-Korean 革 (leather/reform) + 新 (new) + 的 (suffix).

Grammar Patterns

혁신적인 + Noun 혁신적으로 + Verb
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Cultural Context

South Korea's economy is often described as being driven by 'hyeoksin' (innovation).

Quick Quiz

애플은 스마트폰 시장에서 ___ 변화를 이끌어냈다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 혁신적인

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