학설
A systematic scientific or scholarly theory or doctrine established by a scholar or a group of scholars. It represents a formal explanation of certain facts or phenomena.
Examples
3 of 5진화론은 생물학의 가장 중요한 학설 중 하나이다.
Evolutionary theory is one of the most important theories in biology.
여러 가지 학설이 대립하고 있어 결론을 내리기 어렵다.
It is difficult to reach a conclusion because various theories are in conflict.
이 책은 역사적인 학설을 알기 쉽게 설명하고 있다.
This book explains historical theories in an easy-to-understand way.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hak-seol: 'Hak' (Study/School) + 'Seol' (Speak/Theory). A theory from a place of study.
Quick Quiz
최근 연구 결과는 기존의 ____을 정면으로 반박하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 학설
Examples
진화론은 생물학의 가장 중요한 학설 중 하나이다.
academicEvolutionary theory is one of the most important theories in biology.
여러 가지 학설이 대립하고 있어 결론을 내리기 어렵다.
academicIt is difficult to reach a conclusion because various theories are in conflict.
이 책은 역사적인 학설을 알기 쉽게 설명하고 있다.
everydayThis book explains historical theories in an easy-to-understand way.
새로운 유물 발견으로 기존의 학설이 뒤집혔다.
formalExisting theories were overturned by the discovery of new artifacts.
경제학에는 시장 경제에 관한 다양한 학설이 존재한다.
academicIn economics, there are various theories regarding the market economy.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
통설
commonly accepted theory
다수설
majority view/theory
소수설
minority view/theory
Often Confused With
가설 is a preliminary hypothesis, while 학설 is a more established, systematic theory.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Reading when comparing different academic viewpoints or historical interpretations.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '이야기' (story); a '학설' must be systematic and scholarly.
Memory Tip
Hak-seol: 'Hak' (Study/School) + 'Seol' (Speak/Theory). A theory from a place of study.
Word Origin
From Hanja 學說: 學 (to learn/study) + 說 (to speak/explain).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
최근 연구 결과는 기존의 ____을 정면으로 반박하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 학설
Related Vocabulary
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참고문헌
B2A list of books, articles, and other sources used or referred to in a scholarly work. It is essential for avoiding plagiarism.
정량화
B2The expression or measurement of the quantity of something. It is the process of turning observations into numerical data.
신빙성
B2The quality of being believable or trustworthy; credibility of information or evidence.
명료성
B2The quality of being clear, coherent, and easy to understand. In academic writing, it refers to the precision of expression that prevents ambiguity.
수치화
B2The act of expressing something in numerical values or data. It is the process of quantifying qualitative information.
부연
B2The act of adding more details or explanations to clarify a point. It is often used to expand on a topic sentence in an essay.
열거
B2The act of listing things one by one. It is a common rhetorical device used in academic writing to present multiple points or examples.
확증
B2A clear and certain proof or evidence that confirms a fact or theory. It is a stronger term than just 'evidence'.
명명하다
B2To name or term someone or something, often in an official or academic capacity.
범주화하다
B2To organize or classify things into specific groups or categories based on shared characteristics. It is a fundamental process in research and data analysis.
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