Stratigrafi
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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.
A branch of geology that studies the arrangement, distribution, and relationship between rock layers within the Earth's crust. This field focuses on the analysis of chronological sequences of “sediment” or “rock” to understand the history of Earth's physical formation in a systematic and scientific manner.
Synonyms & Variants
geologi lapisan
Technical term often used in field contexts to refer to the study of stratigraphy.
ilmu lapisan batuan
This is a descriptive equivalent that is more accessible to laypeople.
ilmu susunan batuan
A simpler term to explain the study regarding the sequence and chronology of rocks.
kronologi geologi
A term emphasizing the aspect of time sequence in the formation of rock layers.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term derives from the combination of the Latin stratum meaning “layer” and the Greek graphia denoting “writing” or “description”. Historically, the term emerged in 19th-century scientific literature to formalize systematic geological observation methods regarding the earth's sedimentation records. Within formal contexts, the use of “stratigrafi” signals objectivity and technical precision. It is frequently employed in academic discourse to emphasize chronological correlation, making it an essential lexical choice for geologists when presenting empirical research reports or tectonical mapping with credibility.
Real-world Usage
Penelitian itu berfokus pada stratigrafi batuan di kawasan karst pegunungan Sewu.
English Translation
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