pengatasi

Pengatasi is an Indonesian noun formed from the verb mengatasi, meaning to overcome or deal with something. The word commonly denotes a person, method, or tool that helps to overcome a problem, challenge, or disturbance. In everyday use, pengatasi appears in compound phrases such as pengatasi masalah (a solution or method for addressing a problem), pengatasi stres (ways to manage stress), or pengatasi kebingungan (means to overcome confusion). While it can refer to a person who resolves issues, it is more frequently used to refer to techniques, devices, or measures that provide relief or resolution.

Etymology and grammar-wise, pengatasi is built with the prefix peng- and the suffix -an, deriving from the root atasi, which means to overcome. As a noun, it can function as a subject or object in a sentence, and it often operates as a general label for approaches or instruments rather than a specific individual. In formal writing, pengatasi may be contrasted with synonyms like penanggulangan (mitigation/handling) or solusi (solution).

Usage and connotations, pengatasi tends to emphasize practical means of coping with or mitigating an issue rather than theoretical discussion. It is widely used across domains such as health, safety, environment, and daily life. For example, “Teknik pernapasan adalah pengatasi stres yang efektif” and “Alat pengatasi banjir” highlight both behavioral and technical responses to problems. See also mengatasi, penanggulangan, solusi.