🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

기성복

Pronunciation / Transliteration: giseongbok

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Off-the-Rack/ˌɔːf ðə ˈræk/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀는 기성복을 선호합니다, 왜냐하면 편리하기 때문입니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Referring to clothing that is mass-produced and available for immediate purchase, rather than custom-made.

    "She prefers off-the-rack dresses for their affordability and variety."
  2. 2

    Describing items that are standard and not tailored to individual specifications.

    "The off-the-rack suits were perfect for the event, saving him time and money."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'off-the-rack' originated in the early 20th century, combining the preposition 'off' with 'the rack,' referring to clothing displayed on racks in stores. It signifies ready-made garments as opposed to custom-tailored clothing, reflecting a shift towards mass production in fashion.

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