Resiliensi
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
The capacity of an individual, system, or community to recover, adapt, and rebound from stress, disruption, or conditions of “adversity”. This concept encompasses the ability to maintain core functions amid significant change, as well as to transform negative experiences into adaptive strengths.
Synonyms & Variants
daya lenting
A technical equivalent frequently used in ecology and environmental science as a literal translation of the 'resilience' concept in physics and biology.
istiqamah
An Islamic religious concept regarding steadfastness, consistency, and perseverance in following the right path despite obstacles.
kekenyalan
The property of being supple or flexible.
ketangguhan
The most common formal Indonesian equivalent used as a direct translation of 'resiliensi', though its nuance leans more toward static endurance than dynamic recovery.
tahan banting
An idiom for someone who has extraordinary mental and physical resilience in facing adversity.
ketahanan
More commonly used in public policy and national defense contexts. Its meaning is broader than resiliensi as it does not always encompass the element of dynamic recovery.
adaptabilitas
Closely related to resiliensi but places greater emphasis on the active process of adjustment rather than recovery from adversity.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word resiliensi is borrowed from the English resilience, which originates from the Latin root resilire, meaning 'to leap back' or 'to rebound'. Historically, the term was first employed in the context of physics to describe the elastic properties of materials. In the 20th century, the concept was adopted by psychology, sociology, and ecology to describe the recovery capacity of biological and social systems. In Indonesian, the word became widely used in academic discourse and public policy from the 1990s onward, coinciding with the growth of positive psychology and disaster management studies. Its standardized spelling follows the phonemic borrowing rules established by the Pedoman Umum Ejaan Bahasa Indonesia (PUEBI).
Real-world Usage
Resiliensi masyarakat terdampak bencana itu sungguh luar biasa dan menginspirasi.
English Translation
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