Antarobjek

Antarobjek is a term found in Indonesian discourse that refers to the relation or interaction between objects, or entities, across boundaries. Derived from antara meaning between and objek meaning object, it denotes inter-object connections rather than intra-object properties. The term is not a universally standardized technical label; its meaning depends on the field of use.

In philosophy and social theory, antarobjek is used to discuss relational properties that emerge between distinct entities, highlighting how objects influence one another within networks and systems. It aligns with thinking that emphasizes relations, connectivity, and the coexistence of actors within heterogeneous assemblages.

In information technology and computer science, antarobjek commonly describes inter-object communication—the exchange of data, messages, or control signals between separate objects in a software system. This can occur through interfaces, methods, events, or service calls, enabling coordinated behavior in object-oriented design.

In other disciplines such as anthropology, art, or media studies, antarobjek may be invoked to analyze how artifacts interact with humans and environments, or how objects participate in cultural networks beyond simple categorization.

See also: object-oriented programming; inter-object communication; relational theory; actor-network theory.