Derajat

Derajat is a noun used in Indonesian and Malay to denote degree, level, rank, or extent. The term ultimately comes from Arabic darajah and is employed across diverse contexts to express a measure of amount, position, or intensity.

As a unit of measurement, derajat is used for angular measures and for temperature. In geometry and trigonometry, a full circle comprises 360 derajat, and angles are commonly stated in derajat. For temperature, derajat Celsius and derajat Fahrenheit are standard expressions, written with the symbols °C and °F.

Beyond measurements, derajat serves as a general descriptor of levels or intensities. It can express the degree of severity (derajat keparahan), the degree of heat (derajat kepanasan), or the degree of maturity or readiness (derajat kematangan). The term is also used in describing relationships, such as derajat hubungan, to indicate the degree or closeness of kinship or association.

In formal education or professional titles, derajat may appear in certain phrases, but Indonesian and Malay often prefer gelar to denote an academic degree or title. Thus, while derajat signals rank or magnitude in many contexts, it is not typically used as the standard label for academic credentials.

Overall, derajat functions as a versatile concept word for measuring, ranking, and expressing relative levels in science, daily language, and social terminology.