Ontologi
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 branch of philosophy that investigates the fundamental nature of “being” and “reality”. In logical classification, it refers to a formal system defining categories, properties, and relationships between entities within a specific domain of knowledge.
Synonyms & Variants
eksistensi
Existence; the state of being.
filsafat keberadaan
A general term referring to the branch of philosophy that examines the nature of being, reality, and existence, which is the core of ontology.
kosmologi
The study of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe as a whole, which can include ontological aspects of the universe's existence.
Metafisika
Often used interchangeably in general philosophical contexts although ontology is technically a branch of metaphysics.
teori realitas
An approach or framework of thought that explains the nature and structure of reality, often used in a more general or non-philosophical context to explain the concept of ontology.
Ilmu hakikat
A descriptive Indonesian term referring to the study of the essence of existence.
Taksonomi
In the domains of informatics and knowledge management, ontology is often associated with hierarchical classification.
Skema data
Functional equivalent in the context of information technology and software engineering.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term “ontology” derives from Greek ontos (being/that which exists) and -logia (study). The Latin form ontologia appears in the early 17th century (notably in Jacob Lorhard's usage, 1606), and the concept was later formalized in systematic philosophy by Christian Wolff in the 18th century. While inquiries into being trace back to Aristotle (notably the discussion of being qua being), the formal label “ontology” emerged in the modern period. In contemporary practice the term follows two primary trajectories: (1) philosophical — theoretical inquiry into the nature of existence and categories of entities; (2) technical — formal knowledge representations in computer science, artificial intelligence, and information science (e. G., taxonomies, class schemas, semantic relations). In everyday usage “ontology” is often simplified to phrases like “study of existence” or used metaphorically to denote a foundational framework of thought.
Real-world Usage
Disertasi itu membahas ontologi realitas digital dalam struktur masyarakat modern saat ini.
English Translation
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