dipadu

Dipadu is a term used in Indonesian and Malay that functions as an adjective meaning "combined," "integrated," or "merged." It is formed from the verb root padu, which connotes unity or harmony, with the passive prefix di- to indicate that elements have been joined or coordinated. In technical and formal writing, dipadu describes systems, methods, or approaches that are designed to work together as a single unit.

In usage, dipadu often appears in phrases such as sistem dipadu (integrated system), metode dipadu (combined method), or pendekatan dipadu (integrated approach). It conveys that multiple components or practices are aligned to achieve a common objective, rather than operating independently. The construction can also be extended with di- + padu + dengan to express “in combination with” or “paired with,” as in teknologi dipadu dengan kecerdasan buatan (technology combined with artificial intelligence).

Etymology traces the term to the Indonesian root padu, tied to concepts of unity and harmony, with di- marking a passive or resultant state. While commonly used in engineering, science, and administrative contexts, dipadu can also appear in broader discussions of strategy and policy to highlight integration and coordination.

See also: padu, padukan, penggabungan, integrasi, pendekatan dipadu.