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TOPIK 5adverb

본질적으로

bonjiljeogeuro [본질쩌그로]

본질적 + noun · 본질적으로 + 같다/다르다

essentially, in essence, intrinsically

Example

두 제품은 디자인만 다르고 본질적으로 같아요.

The two products differ only in design; they're essentially the same.

Word parts

본 origin질 substance적 -ic

Literally 'of the original substance'.