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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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Sagitalis

“An anatomical term referring to an imaginary vertical plane that divides the body or an organ into right and left parts. This plane is “perpendicular” to the coronal plane and “parallel” to the median plane.”

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Divergensi

“A condition or process in which elements, opinions, or values diverge and move away from a common point, direction, or outcome. In mathematics and physics, “divergence” refers to a quantity measuring how much a vector field spreads outward from a given point.”

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Implisit

“Contained subtly within something without being clearly or directly stated. Referring to meanings or messages embedded in context, actions, or statements, requiring interpretation for full understanding, characterized by being implicit and not explicit.”

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Paradigma

“Paradigm is a framework or “way of thinking” that shapes an individual's or “community's model of thought” in understanding and engaging with the world, often encompassing interconnected theories, beliefs, and methodologies to explain existing phenomena.”

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Resiliensi

“The capacity of an individual, system, or community to recover, adapt, and rebound from stress, disruption, or conditions of “adversity”. This concept encompasses the ability to maintain core functions amid significant change, as well as to transform negative experiences into adaptive strengths.”

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Aksioma

“A statement accepted as true without requiring proof, serving as a foundation for developing theories or logical arguments. This term is commonly used in mathematics, philosophy, and formal logic.”

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Astrofisika

“A branch of astronomy that applies the principles and methodologies of “physics” to analyze the physical properties, chemical composition, and evolutionary processes of celestial objects and phenomena throughout the universe.”

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Fossa

“A shallow depression, pit, or hollow found on the body surface, particularly within bone structures or specific organs. This term refers to a morphological feature that serves as an attachment point for muscles, joints, or protective space for nerves and blood vessels.”

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Anatomi

“The science that studies the “structure” and “organization” of living bodies, including the position and relationships of its parts.”

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Konseptual

“Relating to or based on concepts or abstract ideas. This term refers to the underlying thought of a theory or design in a structured mental form, serving to provide a theoretical foundation before being manifested in practical or empirical forms.”

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Sosiolinguistik

“A branch of linguistics that studies the relationship between language and society, encompassing the analysis of language variation, language use in social contexts, and its impact on identity and social interaction.”

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Zenith

“The imaginary point on the celestial sphere directly above an observer, or the “pinnacle” of someone's career or life journey.”

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Aphelion

“The point in the orbit of a celestial body, such as a planet or comet, at which it is at its “farthest” distance from the Sun.”

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Pleomorfik

“Having more than one distinct physical form or appearance during a life cycle. Refers to organisms or cells exhibiting “morphological variation”.”

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Antibiotik

“A chemical substance produced by microorganisms or synthesized that has the property of inhibiting or killing other microorganisms, specifically “bacteria”.”

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Dialisis

“A medical procedure to separate small molecules from large molecules in the blood using a semipermeable membrane. This method is commonly known as “blood dialysis”.”

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Taktransitif

“A linguistic term referring to a verb that does not require a direct “object” to complete its meaning.”

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Transitif

“A quality of verbs that require one or more objects to complete their meaning because an action is transferred from the subject to the object. Verbs in this category cannot stand alone semantically without a noun serving as the direct recipient of that action.”

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Normatif

“Pertaining to “norms”, rules, or standards governing behavior, values, or judgments about what ought to occur in a system or society.”

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Pracetak

“A construction method involving the manufacturing of components or structural elements at a location different from the final project site, typically in a factory, before being transported and installed as a whole. This term refers to “concrete” or other materials cast in advance to improve time efficiency and quality.”

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Diglosia

“A sociolinguistic phenomenon in which a speech community uses two language varieties side by side, namely a “high variety” and a “low variety”, each serving distinct and complementary social functions.”

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Almanak

“An annual publication containing astronomical data, tables of rising and setting times of celestial bodies, and other navigation or “calendar” information.”

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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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