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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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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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Astrologi

“A system of belief or study that examines the relationship between the positions and movements of celestial bodies and human fate or character. This field is often used for “divination” based on astronomical data.”

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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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Esensi

“The inherent “nature” or core of something that makes it unique and differentiates it from other things, often referring to the most important or fundamental part that underlies its existence or true character.”

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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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Quasar

“An extremely remote and highly luminous active galactic nucleus, powered by an accretion disk surrounding a supermassive black hole. This object emits immense amounts of electromagnetic energy, appearing star-like through telescopes, and serves as one of the most brilliant entities in the universe.”

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Osmosis

“The process by which solvent molecules pass through a “semipermeable membrane” from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration, until equilibrium is reached on both sides of the membrane.”

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Interoperabilitas

“The capacity of different systems, devices, or organizations to exchange information and function in an integrated manner without technical or semantic barriers; the principle of “interoperability” within digital or institutional ecosystems.”

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Korelasi

“A statistical or conceptual relationship between two or more variables, indicating the degree to which a change in one variable is associated with a change in another. In scientific contexts, “correlation” does not necessarily imply causation, but rather describes the degree of association or co-variation between observed variables.”

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Narasi

“A sequence of stories, explanations, or statements arranged in order to convey a particular message or point of view. In informal contexts, “narasi” often refers to the way someone frames an issue, event, or argument to sound convincing and aligned with a particular party's interests.”

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Konduktivitas

“The ability of a material or substance to transmit or conduct heat, electricity, or energy efficiently.”

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Syzygy

“An astronomical configuration where three celestial bodies in a gravitational system are arranged in a “straight line”.”

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Verba

“A word class that serves to express an “action”, existence, experience, or other dynamic concepts.”

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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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