🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

부력

Pronunciation / Transliteration: buryuk

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Buoyancy/ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"배의 부력 덕분에 거친 파도 속에서도 떠 있을 수 있었습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The ability or tendency of an object to float in water or air.

    "The buoyancy of the boat allowed it to stay afloat despite the rough waves."
  2. 2

    The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; resilience.

    "Her buoyancy in the face of adversity inspired everyone around her."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'buoyancy' originates from the French word 'bouyance', which is derived from 'bouyer', meaning 'to float'. The word entered English in the late 17th century, reflecting the scientific understanding of floating and the properties of fluids.

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