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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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Monotransitif

“Monotransitive refers to a verb that requires only one direct “object” to form a complete sentence.”

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Refleksi

“The process of deep and systematic thinking to evaluate past experiences, actions, or thoughts, with the aim of gaining new understanding or improvement in the future. In formal contexts, “reflection” refers to a structured introspective activity, such as in academic writing, professional evaluation, or personal development.”

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Bifurkasi

“A phenomenon or process of binary branching occurring in a system, point, or structure, where a single path, entity, or condition divides into two distinct and separate trajectories. The term “bifurcation” is used technically in mathematics to describe qualitative changes in the behavior of dynamic systems, in biology to describe branching in anatomical structures such as blood vessels or bronchi, and in systems theory and physics to describe a critical point at which a system diverges into two distinct states.”

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Kultivar

“A group of plants selected and cultivated for specific unique, stable, and uniform characteristics, which are maintained through specific propagation methods.”

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Digraf

“A combination of two letters representing a single sound or phoneme within a spelling system. In standard Indonesian, there are four official digraphs, namely kh, ng, ny, and sy, each representing a distinct consonant sound whose function cannot be separated.”

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Lateralis

“Relating to or situated at the “side”. This term is often used in anatomical or medical contexts to describe the relative position of an object.”

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Antioksidan

“A chemical compound that inhibits or prevents oxidation processes within the body by neutralizing free radicals. This substance works by donating electrons to unstable molecules to protect living cells from oxidative damage that can trigger various chronic diseases.”

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Albedo

“A measure of the reflectivity of a celestial body's surface, defined as the ratio of reflected electromagnetic radiation to the total incident radiation. It is typically expressed on a scale from 0 to 1 to quantify “reflectance”.”

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Isobarik

“Relating to or describing a condition in which pressure remains constant throughout a process. In thermodynamics, an “isobaric” process occurs when a system absorbs or releases heat energy without any change in pressure, allowing volume to change freely in accordance with the ideal gas law.”

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Fisiologi

“A branch of “biology” that studies the “functions” and mechanisms of living systems and their parts.”

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Anemia

“A medical condition characterized by a low level of “hemoglobin” or red blood cells in the human body, resulting in a reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.”

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Altitud

“The vertical distance or “angle” of a celestial body above the observer's horizon measured in degrees. This term refers to the relative position of astronomical objects to the local “horizon” line.”

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Okultasi

“An astronomical phenomenon occurring when one celestial body is hidden by another celestial body that has a larger “angular diameter” from the observer's perspective.”

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Nomina

“A word class used to identify people, objects, places, or abstract concepts, which syntactically often functions as a subject or object within a sentence structure. In Indonesian grammar, “nomina” is referred to as a noun.”

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Populisme

“An ideology or political approach that claims to represent the interests of “ordinary people” against a perceived corrupt or unjust elite; frequently employed to garner mass support through simplified and emotionally charged rhetoric. Common synonyms: people's politics, mass politics, grassroots politics.”

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Adrenalin

“A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that increases heart rate and blood pressure in response to “stress” or danger.”

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Defleksi

“The degree to which a structural element is displaced under a load, referring to the “deformation” of a member from its original shape.”

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Fenomenologi

“A branch of philosophy that examines the structure of subjective experience and “consciousness” as directly lived from the first-person perspective, without reduction to causal or objective explanations.”

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Stagnasi

“The state of cessation in flow, movement, or development resulting in an inactive or static condition. In economic and social contexts, this term refers to a prolonged period during which no significant growth or progress occurs.”

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Pestisida

“A substance or mixture of chemicals used to prevent, control, or eliminate harmful organisms considered as “pests” on plants.”

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Konteks

“The situation or “background” information surrounding an event, statement, or particular “meaning”, thereby assisting in a more accurate and complete understanding of it.”

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Diagnosis

“The process of “recognizing” a disease or condition based on symptoms, signs, and supporting examination results to accurately establish its character and identity.”

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Paleontologi

“A branch of biology and geology that studies the history of life on Earth through the analysis of “fossils”. This field examines the structure, development, and relationships of ancient organisms to understand the evolution of past flora and fauna systematically and scientifically.”

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Gradualisme

“A doctrine or policy advocating “gradual change” in a slow and controlled manner. It rejects “drastic change” or revolution, instead preferring slow reforms to achieve desired social or political goals without upheaval.”

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