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결과적

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective '결과적' relates directly to the concept of a result or outcome. It is often used in formal or academic contexts to describe something that is 'resultant' or 'consequential.'

Common Contexts

You will frequently see '결과적' in discussions about decisions, research outcomes, or any situation where the focus is on the consequences or effects of an action or event.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 결과적으로 (adverb): 'as a result' or 'ultimately' — used to introduce the outcome of a process or event.
  • 결과적 영향: 'resultant effect' — used to describe the impact that follows from a cause.
  • 결과적 성공: 'resultant success' — used to emphasize success that comes as a consequence.

Register and Nuance

'결과적' is formal and often found in written language, such as reports, essays, or presentations. It is less common in casual conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '결과적' with '결과' (result) alone. Remember, '결과적' is an adjective describing something related to the result, not the result itself. Use '결과적으로' when you want to say 'as a result' or 'consequently.'

Example Sentences

그의 결정은 결과적으로 회사에 큰 이익을 가져왔다.

Geuui gyeoljeongeun gyeolgwa-jeogeuro hoesa-e keun iig-eul gajyeowatda.

His decision ultimately brought great profit to the company.

결과적으로 우리는 더 많은 시간을 투자해야 했다.

Gyeolgwa-jeogeuro urineun deo manheun sigan-eul tujahaya haetda.

As a result, we had to invest more time.

이 연구는 결과적으로 새로운 치료법 개발에 기여했다.

I yeonguneun gyeolgwa-jeogeuro saeroun chiryobeop gaebal-e giyeohaetda.

This research contributed to the development of a new treatment method as a result.