정확하다 vs 세밀하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 정확하다
Listen to 세밀하다
| 정확하다 | 세밀하다 |
|---|---|
jeong-GWAH-kah-da adjective | semil-hada adjective |
| To be accurate, exact, or correct. | To be detailed, fine, or meticulous. |
How they differ
세밀하다 focuses on the level of detail or carefulness in observation, description, or design. 정확하다 focuses on correctness or exactness, so a description can be 세밀하다 without necessarily being fully 정확하다.
When to use each
When to use 정확하다: Use 정확하다 when correctness or factual exactness is the main point.
When to use 세밀하다: Use 세밀하다 when you want to stress small details, careful analysis, or meticulous description.
Side-by-side examples
- 이 설명은 정확하다.
(This explanation is accurate.) - 이 설명은 세밀하다.
(This explanation is detailed.)
Register & nuance: 세밀하다 is neutral but often used in writing, analysis, and evaluative descriptions.