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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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Fasisme

“A political “ideology” that is authoritarian, characterized by centralized state power, suppression of opposition, and extreme nationalism.”

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Entropi

“A measure of the degree of disorder or chaos within a system, where a higher entropy value indicates a greater level of “uncertainty” and the dispersal of energy that can no longer be utilized. This concept applies in thermodynamics, information theory, and various other scientific disciplines.”

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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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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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Epinefrin

“A hormone and neurotransmitter produced by the adrenal glands, used in medicine as an “emergency drug” to treat anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, and severe bronchospasm by stimulating adrenergic receptors.”

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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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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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Augmentatif

“A linguistic form or category that expresses the meaning of largeness, greatness, or an increased degree relative to its base word, as opposed to the “diminutive” which expresses smallness or reduction.”

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Dekrit

“An official “decree” or order issued by a head of state during a state of emergency to resolve constitutional crises.”

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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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Diskriminasi

“Unfair treatment or “restriction” against individuals or groups based on specific characteristics, often involving systemic exclusion or harassment.”

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Blantika

“The world or “industry” related to musical activities, performances, and all commercial and creative aspects within 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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Erosi

“The process of wearing away the earth's surface by natural agents such as water, wind, or ice, leading to the displacement of soil or rock materials. This phenomenon is often accelerated by the loss of vegetation that serves to hold the soil structure.”

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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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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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Inflasi

“The process of a general and continuous “increase in prices” of goods and services over a certain period which results in a decrease in the purchasing power of currency.”

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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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Aklimatisasi

“The process of physiological or behavioral adjustment of an organism to adapt to new environmental conditions. This term refers to the efforts of living beings to maintain “homeostasis” when facing different climatic or habitat conditions.”

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Asumsi

“A “supposition” or a line of reasoning accepted as a basis for thought because it is considered true, even if not yet empirically proven.”

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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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