Korean word

실질적

Pronunciation

Romanizationsiljiljeok

Meaning

  • adjectivesubstantial

Example

회사에는 실질적인 변화가 필요하다.hoe sa e neun sil jil jeo gin pyeon hwa ga pi ryo ha da

The company needs substantial change.

Illustration for 실질적 (substantial)

More examples

그 지원은 실질적인 도움이 되었다.keu chi wo neun sil jil jeo gin to u mi toe eot tta

That support provided substantial help.

Core concept

Describes attention to a matter's real substance and effects instead of its outward form or fine words.

Common phrases

  • 실질적인 변화sil jil jeo gin pyeon hwa

    substantial change

  • 실질적인 도움sil jil jeo gin to um

    substantial help

  • 실질적인 효과sil jil jeo gin hyo gwa

    substantial effect

Similar words

실제적siljejeok: Based on actual facts or experience and connected with real events.
현실적hyeonsiljeok: Grounded in current conditions and aimed at what can actually be achieved.
구체적kuchejeok: Stated with clear details, examples, or steps that can be identified.
실용적siryongjeok: Useful in everyday life and suited to practical needs.

Definition in Korean

형식이나 말보다 실제의 내용이나 성과에 중점을 두는 형용사.hyeong si gi na mal bo da sil je ui nae yong i na seong gwa e chung jeo meul tu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

실질적 (siljiljeok, "substance-focused") is formed from 실질 (siljil, "actual substance") and the adjective-forming suffix 적 (jeok, "adjective-forming suffix").

Usage tips

  • It is useful for discussing whether a change makes a real difference, not merely whether it has been officially announced.

Other meanings

  • practicaladjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 실질성siljilseongsubstantialitynoun
  • 실질적으로siljiljeogeurosubstantiallyadverb

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