B2 adjective Neutral

비약적

[pijak̚tɕ͈ʌk̚]

Describing a state where something advances or develops at an extremely fast and significant pace, often skipping intermediate stages.

Examples

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인공지능 분야에서 비약적인 성장이 관찰된다.

Rapid growth is observed in the field of artificial intelligence.

2

우리 회사는 올해 비약적인 매출 상승을 기록했다.

Our company recorded a dramatic increase in sales this year.

3

그 선수의 실력이 비약적으로 향상되었다.

The player's skill has improved by leaps and bounds.

Word Family

Noun
비약
Verb
비약하다
Adverb
비약적으로
Adjective
비약적
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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

1

인공지능 분야에서 비약적인 성장이 관찰된다.

academic

Rapid growth is observed in the field of artificial intelligence.

2

우리 회사는 올해 비약적인 매출 상승을 기록했다.

business

Our company recorded a dramatic increase in sales this year.

3

그 선수의 실력이 비약적으로 향상되었다.

everyday

The player's skill has improved by leaps and bounds.

4

경제의 비약적 발전을 위해서는 혁신이 필요합니다.

formal

Innovation is necessary for the rapid development of the economy.

5

성적이 비약적으로 올랐네? 비결이 뭐야?

informal

Your grades jumped up significantly! What's the secret?

Word Family

Noun
비약
Verb
비약하다
Adverb
비약적으로
Adjective
비약적

Common Collocations

비약적인 발전 rapid/leaping development
비약적으로 상승하다 to rise dramatically
비약적인 성장 rapid growth
논리의 비약 a leap in logic (negative)
비약적으로 향상되다 to improve significantly

Common Phrases

비약적 도약

rapid leap

비약적 확대

rapid expansion

비약적 변화

rapid change

Often Confused With

비약적 vs 급격하다

Geup-gyeok-hada means 'sudden/sharp', while Bi-yak-jeok implies a 'leap' or 'jumping' forward in quality or scale.

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Usage Notes

Mostly positive when describing development, but negative when used as 'non-ri-ui bi-yak' (logical leap/fallacy).

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Common Mistakes

In logic, calling someone's argument a 'bi-yak' means they are jumping to conclusions without evidence.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Bi' (fly) + 'Yak' (jump) = Flying and jumping forward.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 飛躍 (leap/jump).

Grammar Patterns

비약적인 + Noun 비약적으로 + Verb

Quick Quiz

한국은 20세기 후반에 ( ) 경제 성장을 이루어냈다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 비약적인

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