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TOPIK 6noun

외연

oeyeon

외연이 · 외연을

extension (logic); scope, range

Example

복지 정책의 외연이 점점 넓어지고 있습니다.

The scope of welfare policy is gradually widening.

Word parts

외 outside연 extend

Literally 'outward extension'; the counterpart of 내포.

Good to know

Collocation: 외연을 넓히다/확장하다 'to broaden the scope'.