Korean word

과학적

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwahakjjeok

Meaning

  • adjectivescientific

Example

그 제품은 과학적 근거가 없다.keu che pu meun kwa hak jjeok keun geo ga eop tta

That product has no scientific basis.

Illustration for 과학적 (scientific)

More examples

그 연구는 과학적 방법으로 진행되었다.keu yeon gu neun kwa hak jjeok pang beo beu ro chin haeng doe eot tta

The study was conducted using a scientific method.

Core concept

An evidence-based approach that makes explanations logical, testable, and grounded in observation.

Common phrases

  • 과학적 근거kwa hak jjeok keun geo

    scientific basis

  • 과학적 방법kwa hak jjeok pang beop

    scientific method

  • 과학적 증거kwa hak jjeok cheung geo

    scientific evidence

Similar words

논리적nollijeok: A logical explanation connects reasons and results in a clear, sensible way.
객관적kaekkkwanjeok: An objective judgment uses facts while setting aside personal feelings and preferences.
합리적hamnijeok: A reasonable decision follows sound reasons and avoids needless waste.
체계적chegyejeok: A systematic method arranges related steps in a planned order.

Definition in Korean

관찰이나 데이터에 근거해 논리적으로 설명하거나 결론을 내리는 성질을 가진 형용사.kwan cha ri na te i teo e keun geo hae nol li jeo geu ro seol myeong ha geo na kyeol lo neul nae ri neun seong ji reul ka jin hyeong yong sa

Word origin

과학 (gwahak, "science") combines with 적 (jjeok, "adjectival suffix") to make an adjective meaning related to science or scientific methods.

Usage tips

  • The word fits methods, explanations, and evidence, so it is more precise than using it simply to mean convincing or certain.

Opposites

  • 비과학적pigwahakjjeokunscientificadjective

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