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TOPIK 6noun

합목적성

hammokjeokseong [함목쩍썽]

합목적성이 · 합목적성을

purposiveness, fitness for purpose

Example

모든 행정 절차는 합목적성을 갖춰야 합니다.

Every administrative procedure must serve its intended purpose.

Word parts

합 fit목 eye적 target성 quality

Literally 'the quality of fitting the purpose (목적)'.

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Pronounced [함목쩍썽]: nasalization plus tensing.