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TOPIK 5noun

실증

siljeung [실쯩]

실증이 · 실증을

empirical proof, demonstration by evidence

Example

그 가설은 아직 실증 연구로 확인되지 않았습니다.

That hypothesis has not yet been confirmed by empirical research.

Word parts

실 real, actual증 proof

Literally 'proof by actual facts'.

Good to know

Don't confuse with 싫증 'boredom, weariness' — they sound alike: [실쯩].