복합적
Involving many different parts or elements; complex or multifaceted. It describes situations where several factors are intertwined.
Examples
3 of 5환경 오염은 복합적인 원인에 의해 발생합니다.
Environmental pollution occurs due to complex causes.
정부는 복합적인 위기 상황에 대응하고 있습니다.
The government is responding to a complex crisis situation.
내 기분은 참 복합적이야.
My feelings are quite complex.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bok (복) means 'double/multiple' (複).
Quick Quiz
현대 사회의 갈등은 경제적, 정치적 요인이 ( )으로 작용한 결과이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 복합적
Examples
환경 오염은 복합적인 원인에 의해 발생합니다.
academicEnvironmental pollution occurs due to complex causes.
정부는 복합적인 위기 상황에 대응하고 있습니다.
formalThe government is responding to a complex crisis situation.
내 기분은 참 복합적이야.
informalMy feelings are quite complex.
소비자 니즈가 점점 복합적으로 변하고 있습니다.
businessConsumer needs are becoming increasingly multifaceted.
이 영화는 복합적인 장르를 섞어 놓았다.
everydayThis movie mixes multifaceted genres.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
복합적인 성격
complex character
복합적으로 고려하다
to consider multifaceted aspects
복합적인 구조
complex structure
Often Confused With
복잡하다 means 'complicated' (often negative), while 복합적 means 'multifaceted' or 'combined' (neutral/structural).
Usage Notes
Highly useful in IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 for discussing causes of social or environmental issues.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '복잡적' (not a common word).
Memory Tip
Bok (복) means 'double/multiple' (複).
Word Origin
Sino-Korean 複合的 (bok-hap-jeok).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
현대 사회의 갈등은 경제적, 정치적 요인이 ( )으로 작용한 결과이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 복합적
Related Vocabulary
More general words
방향
B1The course along which someone or something moves, or the general way in which a situation is developing.
해외
B1A location or area outside of one's own country, typically across the sea; international territories.
실패
B1Lack of success or the omission of expected or required action. It involves not meeting a desired goal or standard.
제공
B1The act of supplying or providing something that is wanted or needed. It is a very common verb in business and research contexts (e.g., providing data).
해롭다
B1Causing or likely to cause harm. It describes things that have a negative impact on health, environment, or society.
실제적
B1Relating to or concerned with facts or reality rather than theory or imagination; practical and useful in a real-world situation.
중요도
B1The degree or level of being important; importance measured as a quantity or rank.
신청하다
B1To apply for a program, service, or membership formally.
표면화하다
B2To make something that was hidden, latent, or internal become visible, public, or apparent.
공통점
B1A feature or quality that is shared by two or more people or things. Comparing and contrasting is a frequent task in IELTS.
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