🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

고원

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gowon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Plateau/plæˈtoʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"우리의 실력이 한동안 정체기에 접어들었다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An area of fairly level high ground.

    "The hotel is situated on a high plateau surrounded by mountains."
  2. 2

    A state of little or no change following a period of activity or progress.

    "Sales have reached a plateau and are unlikely to grow further this year."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'plateau' originates from the French word 'plateau', which means 'flat' or 'level'. It entered the English language in the early 19th century, reflecting geographical features characterized by elevated flatlands.

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