interdisciplinary

adjective

in·​ter·​dis·​ci·​plin·​ary ˌin-tər-ˈdi-sə-plə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce interdisciplinary (audio)
: involving two or more academic, scientific, or artistic disciplines

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Seroussi surveys the history and state of attention to music in Jewish Studies and, in doing so, suggests some of the typical approaches, questions, and tensions that can surround any interdisciplinary project that overlaps with Jewish Studies. Josh Lambert, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025 The debut feature documentary from Wortzel, an interdisciplinary artist and filmmaker, premiered at True/False in March and has also screened at DC/DOX, Frameline, the Miami Film Festival, and Dokufest in Kosovo. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025 The fellowship, launched in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, places top postdoctoral scientists in labs outside their original fields to spur interdisciplinary breakthroughs and provides them $110,000 as a stipend for a one to two-year placement. Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 This support is made possible by an interdisciplinary network—including clinical staff and a dedicated Patient Experience team that addresses administrative and logistical needs—that works together to ensure that patients never feel alone in their care journey. MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interdisciplinary

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interdisciplinary was in 1926

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“Interdisciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interdisciplinary. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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