논거
The logical basis or grounds for an argument or reasoning; the evidence used to support a claim.
Examples
3 of 5주장을 뒷받침할 확실한 논거를 대 봐.
Give me a solid argument to back up your claim.
본 제안서는 시장 조사를 논거로 채택하고 있습니다.
This proposal adopts market research as its grounds.
학술 논문에서는 객관적인 논거 제시가 필수적이다.
In academic papers, presenting objective grounds is essential.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Non-geo: 'Non' as in 'Logic (논리)' and 'Geo' as in 'Grounds (근거)'. Logic-Grounds.
Quick Quiz
상대방의 주장을 비판하려면 명확한 ( )가 있어야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 논거
Examples
주장을 뒷받침할 확실한 논거를 대 봐.
informalGive me a solid argument to back up your claim.
본 제안서는 시장 조사를 논거로 채택하고 있습니다.
businessThis proposal adopts market research as its grounds.
학술 논문에서는 객관적인 논거 제시가 필수적이다.
academicIn academic papers, presenting objective grounds is essential.
토론에서 상대방의 논거를 반박하는 것은 중요하다.
formalIt is important to refute the opponent's arguments in a debate.
사람들은 각자의 논거를 들어 찬반 의견을 나누었다.
everydayPeople shared their pro and con opinions using their own grounds.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
논거를 들다
to cite grounds
객관적 논거
objective grounds
논거의 타당성
validity of grounds
Often Confused With
근거 is a general term for 'basis/evidence', while 논거 specifically refers to evidence used in a logical argument.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS Writing and Speaking when explaining 'why' you hold a certain opinion.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '이유' (simple reason) instead of the more sophisticated '논거' in academic writing.
Memory Tip
Non-geo: 'Non' as in 'Logic (논리)' and 'Geo' as in 'Grounds (근거)'. Logic-Grounds.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 論 (discuss/logic) + 據 (rely/base).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
상대방의 주장을 비판하려면 명확한 ( )가 있어야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 논거
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