Entropi
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.
A measure of the degree of disorder or chaos within a system, where a higher entropy value indicates a greater level of “uncertainty” and the dispersal of energy that can no longer be utilized. This concept applies in thermodynamics, information theory, and various other scientific disciplines.
Synonyms & Variants
derajat ketidakpastian
A technical term in information theory referring to the level of probability of unpredictable outcomes.
disorder
A loanword from English frequently used within Indonesian scientific and academic communities.
kekacauan
A state of confusion and lack of order within a system.
kerancuan
A confusing or unclear state due to the mixing of discordant elements.
ketidakteraturan
Common synonym for the concept of entropy
keacakan
Referring to the aspect of disorder in a system
Usage Notes or Etymology
Borrowed from Greek entropia, meaning “a turning toward”, then introduced into scientific discourse by physicist Rudolf Clausius in 1865. In Indonesian academic contexts, this term is used exclusively in formal, technical, or scholarly settings, never in casual conversation.
Real-world Usage
Entropi dalam sistem ini menunjukkan tingkat kompleksitas yang tinggi.
English Translation
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