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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The deeper issue is how to promote interdisciplinary research. John Drake, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 The Ecuadorian interdisciplinary artist and fashion designer launched her label, Soak (aka her initials backward), in 2021. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025 But international societies for speleology recovered, as the interdisciplinary nature of the research gained relevance later in the century. Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025 Supporting interdisciplinary collaborations by bringing faculty from different disciplines together to create new research and innovative, in-demand degree programs. Melanie Marshall, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interdisciplinary

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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 17 Sep. 2025.

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