비약적
Describing a state where something advances or develops at an extremely fast and significant pace, often skipping intermediate stages.
Examples
3 of 5인공지능 분야에서 비약적인 성장이 관찰된다.
Rapid growth is observed in the field of artificial intelligence.
우리 회사는 올해 비약적인 매출 상승을 기록했다.
Our company recorded a dramatic increase in sales this year.
그 선수의 실력이 비약적으로 향상되었다.
The player's skill has improved by leaps and bounds.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Bi' (fly) + 'Yak' (jump) = Flying and jumping forward.
Quick Quiz
한국은 20세기 후반에 ( ) 경제 성장을 이루어냈다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 비약적인
Examples
인공지능 분야에서 비약적인 성장이 관찰된다.
academicRapid growth is observed in the field of artificial intelligence.
우리 회사는 올해 비약적인 매출 상승을 기록했다.
businessOur company recorded a dramatic increase in sales this year.
그 선수의 실력이 비약적으로 향상되었다.
everydayThe player's skill has improved by leaps and bounds.
경제의 비약적 발전을 위해서는 혁신이 필요합니다.
formalInnovation is necessary for the rapid development of the economy.
성적이 비약적으로 올랐네? 비결이 뭐야?
informalYour grades jumped up significantly! What's the secret?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
비약적 도약
rapid leap
비약적 확대
rapid expansion
비약적 변화
rapid change
Often Confused With
Geup-gyeok-hada means 'sudden/sharp', while Bi-yak-jeok implies a 'leap' or 'jumping' forward in quality or scale.
Usage Notes
Mostly positive when describing development, but negative when used as 'non-ri-ui bi-yak' (logical leap/fallacy).
Common Mistakes
In logic, calling someone's argument a 'bi-yak' means they are jumping to conclusions without evidence.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Bi' (fly) + 'Yak' (jump) = Flying and jumping forward.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 飛躍 (leap/jump).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
한국은 20세기 후반에 ( ) 경제 성장을 이루어냈다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 비약적인
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