독립적
Being free from the control or influence of others; acting or existing on its own.
Examples
3 of 5그녀는 매우 독립적인 성격이다.
She has a very independent personality.
정부로부터 독립적인 기구를 설립하기로 했습니다.
We decided to establish an organization independent of the government.
실험군은 대조군과 독립적인 환경에서 관리되었다.
The experimental group was managed in an environment independent of the control group.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Dok (Alone) + Rip (Stand). Standing alone (on one's own feet).
Quick Quiz
연구 결과는 외부의 압력 없이 ______ 조사되어야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 독립적으로
Examples
그녀는 매우 독립적인 성격이다.
everydayShe has a very independent personality.
정부로부터 독립적인 기구를 설립하기로 했습니다.
formalWe decided to establish an organization independent of the government.
실험군은 대조군과 독립적인 환경에서 관리되었다.
academicThe experimental group was managed in an environment independent of the control group.
우리 부서는 회사 내에서 독립적으로 운영됩니다.
businessOur department operates independently within the company.
나 이제 독립적인 어른이 된 것 같아.
informalI feel like I've become an independent adult now.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
독립 기념일
Independence Day
독립 선언
Declaration of Independence
경제적 독립
economic independence
Often Confused With
독립적 means not being controlled by others, while 자율적 emphasizes self-regulation and following one's own rules.
Usage Notes
Used in academic contexts to describe variables or individual agency.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '고립된' (isolated). Independent doesn't mean alone, but rather self-governing.
Memory Tip
Dok (Alone) + Rip (Stand). Standing alone (on one's own feet).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 獨立的 (Alone-Stand-Target).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean culture historically emphasizes collective harmony, so '독립적' can sometimes carry a nuance of being individualistic.
Quick Quiz
연구 결과는 외부의 압력 없이 ______ 조사되어야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 독립적으로
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