🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

인조 손톱

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Injo sontob

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Artificial Nail/ˈɑːrtɪfɪʃəl neɪl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀는 결혼식에 인조 손톱을 선택했습니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A cosmetic enhancement applied to the natural nails, typically made from acrylic or gel materials.

    "She decided to get artificial nails for her wedding to match her elegant dress."
  2. 2

    A type of nail that is not natural, often used in beauty treatments.

    "The salon offers a variety of styles for artificial nails, including designs and colors."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'artificial' originates from the Latin 'artificialis', meaning 'made by art', while 'nail' comes from the Old English 'nægl', referring to the hard covering at the end of fingers. The combination reflects the practice of enhancing natural nails through synthetic means, evolving in the beauty industry since the late 20th century.

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