Merinci

Merinci is an Indonesian verb meaning to detail, itemize, or elaborate with specifics. It is a transitive action word used when presenting information in a structured, thorough manner, often in formal or written contexts such as reports, proposals, and analyses.

Etymology and form: the verb is built from the base rinci, meaning detailed, with the prefix me- and the suffix -i, a common pattern in Indonesian verb formation. Related forms include rincian, the noun for detail, and rinci, the adjective meaning detailed. The verb merinci thus expresses the act of transforming a general description into a detailed account.

Usage: merinci is typically employed when a speaker or writer aims to make aspects of a subject explicit and enumerated. Examples include merinci langkah-langkah kerja, merinci biaya, or merinci data. In formal writing, merinci helps clarify methodology, assumptions, and implications by breaking them into precise components.

Variations and nuance: a related variant is merincikan, which also conveys detailing but with a nuance of thorough, step-by-step elaboration in some registers. The phrase secara rinci is often used to emphasize thorough detail, as in “menjelaskan secara rinci.” Merinci is preferred in most standard Indonesian contexts, while merincikan may appear in more emphatic or technical passages.

See also: rincian, rinci, kamus besar bahasa Indonesia. Merinci is a standard term in Indonesian lexicon for describing the act of presenting something in a detailed, itemized form.