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

Examples of interdisciplinary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Management and treatment of post-concussion syndrome may include a variety of different therapies with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists, vision therapists, and vestibular therapists (balance therapy), among others. Emily Brown, Mph, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024 Known for intricate creations often combining musical instruments and bird feathers, Horn was associated with the Fluxus movement, which pushed the boundaries of interdisciplinary, experimental and performance art. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024 Meanwhile, with its most collaborative edition to date, the IDFA on Stage selection presents an interdisciplinary program of live cinema events. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2024 She is also credited with creating a culture of flexible learning, building faculty ranks, adding new programs and interdisciplinary minors, and raising the profile of liberal arts. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interdisciplinary 

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Word History

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 6 Oct. 2024.

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