Didestruksi

Didestruksi is an Indonesian verb phrase that indicates the process of destruction or demolition, derived from the root word “destruksi” combined with the passive prefix “di‑”. Traditionally used in technical and legal contexts, it refers to the systematic or deliberate disassembly of structures, systems, or conceptual frameworks. The word emerged in the mid‑20th century, influenced by foreign terms from English and French, such as “destruction” and “déconstruction”, and was incorporated into Indonesian legal and engineering lexicon to describe formal demolition procedures.

In legal documents, phrases such as “bangunan didestruksi” describe buildings that have been demolished in compliance with municipal regulations. In engineering and architectural literature, “didestruksi” is used to describe the controlled dismantling of legacy infrastructure before new construction. In philosophical or literary analysis, the term can also be applied metaphorically to the disassembly of established ideas, mirroring the Western concept of deconstruction. Though not as widespread as native terms like “hancurkan” or “murun”, it is recognized by professional industries and academic institutions for its precision.

Grammatically, the word is a passive infinitive form that can be conjugated into various tenses: “didestruksi” (present), “didestruksi‑kah” (question), “akan didestruksi” (future). It is typically modified by adverbs or prepositional phrases to indicate scope or method, e.g., “didestruksi secara bertahap” (gradually dismantled). While the term is technically accurate, it is often replaced in everyday speech by more colloquial synonyms, yet it remains a valuable term within specialized Indonesian domains.