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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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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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Ekuinoks

“An astronomical event where the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal duration of day and night globally. This phenomenon marks the beginning of astronomical season changes in the northern and southern hemispheres.”

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Disinfektan

“A substance used to kill germs or microorganisms on “inanimate surfaces” such as floors, tables, or medical equipment.”

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Eksplisit

“Stated clearly, explicitly, and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. It describes information that is “unambiguous” and directly expressed, ensuring that the intended meaning is fully understood without any implied or hidden connotations.”

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Apolitik

“A stance or condition of non-involvement and neutrality in political affairs; remaining impartial toward any form of political activity or ideology.”

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Entalpi

“Measure of total heat energy in a thermodynamic system at constant pressure, referring to the heat capacity contained in a substance or system.”

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Fonem

“The smallest unit of sound in a language system that serves to distinguish word meanings. As an abstract unit, a phoneme is realized through allophone pronunciations whose variations maintain the same semantic identity within a specific phonological environment.”

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Pandemi

“A pandemic is an epidemic of an infectious disease that spreads rapidly and extensively, transcending geographical and national boundaries, and typically affects populations on a “global” or at least continental scale.”

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Ventralis

“An anatomical term referring to the “front” or belly side of an organism. It is used to describe the position of body structures located toward the anterior surface in humans or the underside in quadrupeds.”

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Idempoten

“The property of an operation or function whereby repeated execution with the same input produces the same result as a single execution. The concept of “idempotency” ensures that repetition of an operation causes no unintended side effects.”

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Adenoma

“A benign tumor of epithelial origin that develops specifically within “glandular” structures. This growth is generally non-cancerous, though it may affect hormonal functions or compress surrounding organs depending on its anatomical location.”

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Empiris

“Characterized by being based on actual *experience or direct observation that is externally verifiable. This term refers to knowledge acquired through field data and physical experimentation* to ensure factual accuracy beyond speculative theoretical frameworks.”

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Inkubasi

“The period or stage of development of a pathogen within a host, before the onset of disease symptoms. This term also refers to the process of “developing” an idea or project gradually.”

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Fertigasi

“A modern agricultural technique combining “fertilization” and “irrigation” processes into a single system. This method distributes nutrient solutions or minerals directly to plant roots through drip systems or scheduled watering to improve maintenance efficiency and optimize growth.”

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Autokrasi

“A system of government in which “absolute power” is concentrated in a single individual, with no checks or balances from external institutions. (Synonyms: dictator, tyrant, autocrat)”

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Astronomi

“The branch of science that deals with “celestial objects” and physical phenomena originating outside the Earth's atmosphere.”

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Fotometri

“The branch of optical science and technique for measuring light intensity based on human visual perception, or a quantitative method in astronomy used to determine the brightness and magnitude of celestial objects through specific passband filters on light-sensing instruments.”

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Elaborasi

“The process of developing or expanding an idea, concept, or argument in a detailed and systematic manner to provide deeper understanding. The term refers to the act of expounding a main point by incorporating supplementary explanations, concrete examples, and supporting analysis.”

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Ventilator

“A medical device used to assist patient breathing by providing “mechanical ventilation” support or replacing impaired lung function.”

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Atributif

“Functions as a noun modifier, providing information or “attributes” to a thing or concept.”

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Retoris

“A rhetorical expression used to create a persuasive linguistic effect without expecting a direct answer”

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Adaptasi

“The process of “self-adjustment” to new environmental conditions or changes occurring in an organism, group, or system, to maintain its survival or function. This involves modifying behavior or structures to interact effectively with the changing “environment”.”

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Disrupsi

“Disruption is a phenomenon of fundamental, sudden, and comprehensive change that results in the disturbance of old orders or traditional systems, replacing them with new more innovative and efficient models, especially within the contexts of technology and the economy.”

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