Aklimatisasi
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
The process of physiological or behavioral adjustment of an organism to adapt to new environmental conditions. This term refers to the efforts of living beings to maintain “homeostasis” when facing different climatic or habitat conditions.
Synonyms & Variants
adaptasi
A more general term used in various contexts
habituasi
The process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus or environmental condition through repetition in a professional biological context.
pemanasan
A casual term often used to refer to the initial stage of adjustment before the main activity.
penyelarasan
An effort to make something harmonious or aligned with a new environment.
penyesuaian
The native Indonesian root word for the adaptation process
acclimatization
Original form in international scientific literature
penyesuaian diri
Common phrase covering the meaning of acclimatization
pembiasaan
Emphasizes the aspect of routine or habit
naturalisasi
Often used in the context of invasion biology
Usage Notes or Etymology
This word is absorbed from the Dutch acclimatisatie which originates from the Latin acclimatizare. Technically, this term is used in botany and medicine to describe the transition of an organism to a new environment. In scientific contexts, the use of this word emphasizes gradual change so that the organism does not experience fatal “environmental stress”.
Real-world Usage
Para pendaki harus menjalani proses aklimatisasi untuk menyesuaikan diri dengan kadar oksigen yang rendah.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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