interdisciplinary

adjective

in·​ter·​dis·​ci·​plin·​ary ˌin-tər-ˈdi-sə-plə-ˌner-ē 

: involving two or more academic, scientific, or artistic disciplines

interdisciplinarity

ˌin-tər-ˌdi-sə-plə-ˈner-ə-tē  -ˈna-rə- 

noun

Examples of interdisciplinary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 1833, the term athenaeum was added to reflect the space's interdisciplinary function as not just a library, but also a museum and research center, and in 1875, the nation's first art gallery was added to the space. —Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 19 Feb. 2026

The fields are interdisciplinary and provide students with critical thinking, communication and research skills, universities that offer the programs say. —Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026

The researchers say the project highlights how interdisciplinary collaboration can unlock new value from industrial waste. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026

Set in Boston’s South End, Hacin is an interdisciplinary firm offering architecture and interior design services to clients across the country. —Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interdisciplinary

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• breviary