Asteroid
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
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.
Small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that orbit the Sun, primarily located within the “asteroid belt” between Mars and Jupiter.
Synonyms & Variants
batu ruang angkasa
A casual descriptive term used by the general public to refer to asteroids or meteoroids.
bintang siarah
An archaic or classical term in old literature to refer to moving celestial bodies or planetoids.
planet minor
Formal astronomical term
planetoid
Technical term often used interchangeably with asteroid
batu luar angkasa
Popular language used by laypeople
meteoroid
Often mistaken as a synonym despite size differences
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term originates from the Greek word asteroeides meaning star-like. In scientific context, it refers to astronomical objects smaller than planets but larger than meteoroids. In the Indonesian context, this is a direct loanword from English. Its usage is restricted to scientific literature, education, and formal news regarding astronomy.
Real-world Usage
Para astronom sedang memantau pergerakan asteroid yang melintasi jalur orbit bumi pagi ini.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.