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궁극적

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective '궁극적' means 'ultimate' or 'final' and is used to describe something that is the most fundamental or last in a sequence or process. It often appears in formal or academic contexts to emphasize the highest or most important goal, result, or purpose.

Common Collocations

  • 궁극적인 목표 (ultimate goal): used when talking about the final aim or purpose.
  • 궁극적으로 (ultimately): an adverbial form used to express the final outcome or conclusion.
  • 궁극적인 목적 (ultimate purpose): emphasizes the fundamental reason behind an action or decision.

Usage Notes

When using '궁극적', speakers imply a sense of finality or the most important aspect of something. It is often contrasted with intermediate or temporary steps.

Be careful not to confuse '궁극적' with words like '최종적' which also mean 'final' but are more about the last step in a process rather than the fundamental or ultimate nature.

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'궁극적' is generally formal and used in written language, speeches, or serious discussions rather than casual conversation.

Example Sentences

이 결정은 궁극적인 목표를 달성하기 위한 것이다.

I gyeoljeong-eun gunggeukjeog-in mokpyo-reul dalseonghagi wihan geos-ida.

This decision is to achieve the ultimate goal.

궁극적으로 우리는 모두 행복해지고 싶어 한다.

Gunggeukjeogeuro urineun modu haengbokhaejigo sipeo handa.

Ultimately, we all want to be happy.

그의 궁극적인 목적은 사회에 긍정적인 변화를 만드는 것이다.

Geuui gunggeukjeog-in mokjeog-eun sahoe-e geungjeongjeog-in byeonhwa-reul mandeuneun geos-ida.

His ultimate purpose is to create positive change in society.