Elaborasi
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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 developing or expanding an idea, concept, or argument in a detailed and systematic manner to provide deeper understanding. The term refers to the act of expounding a main point by incorporating supplementary explanations, concrete examples, and supporting analysis.
breakdown
A loanword used in professional contexts to detail the components of a plan or data.
mengupas tuntas
An expression meaning to analyze or explain something thoroughly to its roots.
pendalaman
An effort to make something more profound or intensive in terms of understanding.
pengembangan
Synonymous in the context of idea expansion, but broader in scope as it can refer to both physical and conceptual development.
penjabaran
The most common standard equivalent used in Indonesian academic and administrative contexts.
perluasan
Emphasizes the aspect of scope addition, often used interchangeably with elaboration in linguistic and rhetorical contexts.
uraian
More general and register-neutral compared to elaborasi, frequently used in non-academic texts.
The word elaborasi is a loanword derived from the English elaboration, itself rooted in the Latin elaborare, meaning “to work out thoroughly” or “to process in depth”. The Latin root is composed of the prefix ex- (out, fully) and laborare (to work, to labor). In Indonesian academic and scientific tradition, this term has been widely adopted since the mid-20th century as part of the broader integration of Western scholarly vocabulary into Standard Indonesian. It is commonly encountered in academic writing, scientific presentations, policy discussions, and professional discourse. The word reflects the need for a concise yet semantically rich technical term to describe the systematic process of developing and expanding ideas.
Elaborasi lebih lanjut diperlukan agar argumen dalam makalah ini lebih kuat.
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Definition: An interrogative phrase in krama inggil Javanese register meaning “how” or “in what manner”, used to politely inquire about the condition, state, or method of something with a high degree of respect.
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