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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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Asimilasi

“The process of adjustment and fusion of cultural, linguistic, or identity elements until resemblance or harmony is achieved; in formal contexts this term denotes social, linguistic, or policy mechanisms that promote integration between groups. Common equivalents for general audiences: “adjustment”, “integration”, “merging”, “mixing”. (Origin: assimilatio.)”

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Daktilitas

“The ability of a material, particularly metal or structural components, to undergo significant permanent plastic deformation or elongation without fracturing when subjected to tensile stress. This mechanical property indicates a substance's capacity to withstand tension before reaching a total structural failure.”

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Preposisi

“A word placed before a noun or pronoun that serves to connect those words with other parts of the sentence within a “syntactic” structure.”

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Torsi

“A measure of force that causes an object to rotate around an axis or experience “twisting moment”. In civil engineering contexts, it refers to the force resulting in “torsional deformation” of structural elements.”

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Aberasi sferis

“An optical aberration that occurs when light rays passing through the edge of a lens do not converge at the same focal point as rays passing through the center, causing a “blur”.”

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Obstruktif

“Describing a tendency to “obstruct”, hinder, or deliberately impede a process, policy, or decision; An adjective characterizing actions or attitudes that actively prevent progress. Common synonyms: blocking, hindering, impeding.”

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Inersia

“Tendency of a body or system to maintain its state of motion or rest when not acted upon by external forces. In formal non-physical usage, “inertia” denotes the tendency of organizations, groups, or individuals to be slow to adapt or act in response to change.”

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Dialektika

“A reasoning procedure that explores contradictions between thesis and antithesis to achieve a higher truth or synthesis. Broadly, it refers to the art of discourse or a logical method analyzing change through the conflict of opposing forces influencing the development of thought or social reality.”

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Asensio rekta

“An astronomical coordinate system indicating the position of a celestial body on the celestial sphere, measured eastward from the “vernal equinox” along the celestial equator, typically expressed in units of hours, minutes, and seconds.”

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Supernova

“A catastrophic explosive event of a massive “star” marking the end of its life cycle, resulting in the release of immense energy and the formation of heavy chemical elements in the universe.”

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Validasi

“The process or method of proving the truth, validity, or accuracy of something based on established standards, procedures, or data.”

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Literasi

“The ability of an individual to read, write, comprehend, and effectively use information across various life contexts. In its broader sense, “literacy” encompasses not only basic reading and writing skills, but also critical thinking, textual analysis, and structured communication of ideas.”

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Ekatransitif

“A linguistic term referring to a verb or clause that requires two “objects” to complete its meaning, specifically a direct object and an indirect object.”

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Parsek

“A unit of length used in astronomy to express the distances to astronomical objects outside the Solar System, equivalent to the distance at which one astronomical unit subtends an angle of one arcsecond, or approximately 3.26 “light-years”.”

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Dekontaminasi

“The process of “cleaning” or removing contaminants, harmful substances, or microorganisms from an object, surface, or environment to reduce the risk of disease transmission or other hazards.”

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Kausatif

“Pertaining to cause-and-effect, having the nature of “causing” or “producing” an effect, often referring to grammatical constructions that show an agent acting upon an object to bring about a change.”

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Arsitektur

“The science and art of planning, designing, and constructing buildings or other physical structures in a “functional” and “aesthetic” manner.”

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Katalisator

“A substance, element, or factor that accelerates a chemical reaction or social process without undergoing permanent change itself. Figuratively, a “catalyst” refers to something or someone that triggers, drives, or accelerates change within a given system.”

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Konstruksi

“The systematic process or model of arranging and joining building elements to create a complete physical structure. In an abstract sense, it refers to the arrangement of concepts, ideas, or theoretical models logically designed within the human mind.”

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Substantif

“Pertaining to “substance”, not merely form or appearance. Emphasizing what is “essential” or “fundamental”.”

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Insektisida

“A chemical substance specifically designed to exterminate or control the population of “insects” considered as pests. This chemical weapon functions by disrupting the biological systems of target organisms to protect agricultural crops.”

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Fotosfer

“The outermost layer of the sun or a star that emits energy as “electromagnetic radiation” in the visible light spectrum, making it visually observable.”

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Biopsi

“A medical procedure involving the removal of tissue or cell samples from a patient's body for microscopic examination to detect diseases or determine the presence of a “tumor”.”

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Filibuster

“A procedural tactic in legislative sessions involving deliberately excessive prolonged speeches or debates to delay, obstruct, or prevent a vote on a bill or decision. The practitioner exploits unlimited speaking rights as a “procedural weapon” to exhaust opponents or stall proceedings until the session expires. (Synonyms: time-delaying speech, parliamentary obstruction tactic, legislative stalling maneuver)”

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