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Formal Indonesian

Standard and formal Indonesian vocabulary (Baku). Essential for professional, academic, medical, sains and business communications.

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Dekonstruksi

“Dekonstruksi is a method of critical analysis aimed at dismantling established structures or underlying assumptions within a text or thought. This process reveals internal contradictions and hidden meanings to demonstrate that a construction is not singular or absolute.”

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Horoskop

“A diagram or chart representing the positions of the sun, moon, and planets at the time of a person's birth used for “divination” or predicting the future.”

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Kausalitas

“The term “causality” refers to the relationship between two events where one event directly causes the other, commonly used in scientific or philosophical contexts.”

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Adverbia

“A word that provides information about a verb, adjective, predicative noun, or an entire sentence to clarify the “circumstances” of an action.”

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Pulsar

“A highly magnetized and rapidly rotating neutron star that emits beams of electromagnetic radiation from its magnetic poles. This dense celestial object is observed as regular pulses of radiation as its emission beam points toward Earth at fixed intervals.”

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Taksonomi

“The science of classification, especially of biological organisms, into hierarchical groups based on characteristics and evolutionary relationships.”

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Ekliptika

“The orbital plane of the Earth around the Sun that forms an imaginary circle across the celestial sphere over one year. This path represents the apparent path of the Sun's center as viewed from Earth and serves as the primary reference for celestial coordinates.”

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Transendental

“Surpassing ordinary limits of understanding or the material world, referring to principles that are abstract, spiritual, and fundamental. In intellectual contexts, it encompasses conditions that enable human experience or categories existing beyond the reach of physical sensory perception.”

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Triangulasi

“A method of arranging structural components in a “triangular” pattern to create a rigid and stable system for resisting lateral loads.”

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Geokimia

“A branch of geology that studies the “chemical composition” of the Earth and the chemical processes occurring within the crust and interior of the planet.”

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Ameliorasi

“The action or process of improving soil quality or condition by adding chemical or organic materials to enhance its structure and fertility. This term refers to the “improvement” of land to make it more productive for agricultural activities.”

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Otoritas

“The legal right or “authority” held by a person or institution to perform functions, make decisions, or regulate others within a specific scope.”

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Arbiter

“An action performed in an “arbitrary” or self-serving manner without regard for established rules or procedures.”

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Imperialisme

“A “political system” or ideology that aims to dominate, colonize, or exert economic and cultural influence over other nations for the benefit of the imperialist party.”

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Valuta asing

“Valuta asing is “foreign currency” or payment instruments having legal status for international transactions. The term refers to paper money holdings or financial assets of other nations used to finance cross-border trade and maintain a country's macroeconomic stability.”

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Efektif

“Capable of producing the desired “effect” or “result”. Pertaining to the efficacy or success of an action in achieving a predetermined goal.”

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Rekonsiliasi

“The process or act of restoring friendly relations to a former state or resolving differences through peace. In administrative contexts, it refers to the action of matching data or financial reports to achieve agreement and numerical consistency.”

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Preskriptif

“Characterized by providing direction or establishing standard rules. This term refers to an approach that sets norms or rules regarding how something “ought” to be done formally, serving to guide behavior through binding and authoritative mandates.”

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Interpelasi

“The constitutional right of a legislative body to formally demand an official explanation or accountability from the executive branch regarding a specific “government policy” deemed significant or controversial.”

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Fotosintesis

“A biochemical process in plants, algae, and certain bacteria to produce chemical energy by converting solar radiation. This mechanism transforms water and carbon dioxide into complex organic compounds such as glucose and releases oxygen as a byproduct within the ecosystem.”

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Eksistensial

“Relating to or concerning human existence. This term refers to everything associated with the essence of being, survival, and the individual freedom to determine fundamental meaning and purpose within the reality of the world.”

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Proletar

“A social class composed of industrial workers or laborers who do not own the means of production and rely entirely on wages for their livelihood; commonly contrasted with the “bourgeoisie” or capitalist class.”

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Diskursus

“A deep and structured discussion of a particular topic or idea, especially within academic, social science, and philosophical contexts. Refers to the entire system of thought, arguments, and exchange of ideas that shapes collective understanding of a given issue. (Synonyms: discourse, scholarly discussion, deliberation)”

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Epidemi

“The occurrence of an infectious disease that spreads rapidly across a large area and affects many victims. This phenomenon is characterized by an increase in the number of cases exceeding normal limits within a specific “population”.”

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