Beraturan

Beraturan is an Indonesian adjective meaning orderly, regular, or structured. It is used to describe things that follow a set pattern, schedule, or standard of rule, as opposed to irregular or chaotic arrangements. The term conveys that something is done consistently and predictably.

Etymology: Beraturan derives from the noun aturan, meaning rule or regulation, with the prefix ber- that indicates a state or quality. Thus beraturan literally conveys “having rules” or “in accordance with rules.”

Usage: In everyday Indonesian, beraturan describes schedules (jadwal beraturan, a regular schedule), spaces (ruangan beraturan, a tidy room), or behavior (kerja yang beraturan, orderly work). In more formal language, it can indicate regularity or pattern in processes, sequences, or rhythms. Its antonyms are tidak beraturan or tidak teratur, meaning irregular or unorderly.

Examples: "Ia bekerja dengan beraturan" means he works in an orderly, regular manner. "Lalu lintas di kota itu berjalan beraturan" describes traffic that follows a regular pattern.

In mathematical or scientific contexts, beraturan describes objects or patterns that follow a fixed rule or exhibit regular spacing, emphasizing predictability and consistency rather than randomness. While common Indonesian terms for specific technical concepts may vary, beraturan signals a sense of regularity across disciplines.

See also: aturan (rule), keteraturan (orderliness, regularity), tidak beraturan (irregular), disiplin (discipline).