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15 words
Korean word
합리적
Pronunciation
Romanizationhamnijeok
Meaning
- adjectivereasonable
Example
그의 선택은 합리적이다.keu ui seon tae geun ham ni jeo gi da
His choice is reasonable.
More examples
그는 항상 합리적 설명을 요구한다.keu neun hang sang ham ni jeok seol myeong eul yo gu han da
He always demands a reasonable explanation.
Core concept
A decision or action follows sound reasons while avoiding needless waste.
Common phrases
합리적 설명ham ni jeok seol myeong
reasonable explanation
합리적 이유ham ni jeok i yu
sound reason
합리적 선택ham ni jeok seon taek
reasonable choice
Similar words
논리적nollijeok: Ideas or explanations fit together through clear reasons and evidence.
이성적iseongjeok: A judgment is guided by calm thinking rather than immediate emotion.
합당한hapttanghan: A choice or claim is justified by the circumstances and reasons.
현실적hyeonsiljeok: A plan or judgment fits real conditions and practical limits.
Definition in Korean
판단이나 행동이 이유와 근거에 맞아 타당하고 낭비가 적은 성질을 가리키는 말이다.pan da ni na haeng dong i i yu wa keun geo e ma ja ta dang ha go nang bi ga cheo geun seong ji reul ka ri ki neun ma ri da
Word origin
합리적 (hamnijeok, "reasonable") is formed from 합리 (hamni, "reason and logic") plus 적 (jeok, "having the quality of"), a Sino-Korean pattern that makes an adjective.
Usage tips
- Unlike English reasonable, which can also mean moderate or acceptable, this word often highlights logic and efficiency.
Other meanings
- rationaladjective
Opposites
- 불합리한pulhamnihanunreasonableadjective
Related words
- 합리성hamniseongrationalitynoun
- 합리화hamnihwarationalizationnoun