연쇄반응
A chain reaction; a sequence of events where each event is caused by the previous one. It can refer to physical chemical reactions or social/economic phenomena.
Examples
3 of 5원자력 발전은 핵분열의 연쇄반응을 이용한 것입니다.
Nuclear power generation utilizes the chain reaction of nuclear fission.
기온 상승은 생태계에 예기치 못한 연쇄반응을 초래합니다.
Rising temperatures cause unexpected chain reactions in the ecosystem.
소비 심리 위축은 고용 감소로 이어지는 연쇄반응을 보입니다.
A contraction in consumer sentiment shows a chain reaction leading to decreased employment.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yeon-swae (Chain) + Ban-eung (Reaction) = Chain reaction.
Quick Quiz
작은 실수가 ( )을 일으켜 결국 프로젝트 전체가 중단되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 연쇄반응
Examples
원자력 발전은 핵분열의 연쇄반응을 이용한 것입니다.
academicNuclear power generation utilizes the chain reaction of nuclear fission.
기온 상승은 생태계에 예기치 못한 연쇄반응을 초래합니다.
academicRising temperatures cause unexpected chain reactions in the ecosystem.
소비 심리 위축은 고용 감소로 이어지는 연쇄반응을 보입니다.
businessA contraction in consumer sentiment shows a chain reaction leading to decreased employment.
도미노처럼 무너지는 연쇄반응이 시작되었습니다.
formalA chain reaction, falling like dominoes, has begun.
내가 실수 하나 하니까 연쇄반응으로 다 꼬여버렸어.
informalI made one mistake, and it all got tangled up in a chain reaction.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
부정적 연쇄반응
negative chain reaction
연쇄반응의 시작
the start of a chain reaction
연쇄반응을 초래하다
to result in a chain reaction
Often Confused With
인과관계 is the simple relationship between cause and effect, while 연쇄반응 describes a series of multiple effects triggered one after another.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both natural sciences and social sciences to describe spreading consequences.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for a single cause and effect; it must involve multiple steps.
Memory Tip
Yeon-swae (Chain) + Ban-eung (Reaction) = Chain reaction.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 連鎖 (chain) and 反應 (reaction).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
작은 실수가 ( )을 일으켜 결국 프로젝트 전체가 중단되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 연쇄반응
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상호작용
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잠재적
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유발하다
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예측하다
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안정성
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한계
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가설
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인과관계
B2The relationship between a cause and its effect. In academic contexts, it refers to how one event leads to another.
관찰하다
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원리
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