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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Based on an interdisciplinary approach to geoarchaeological analysis, Homo sapiens and our hominid ancestors have struggled with the lead for over two million years. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025 The combination of pure intellectual inquiries and engineering advancement has been shaping this interdisciplinary field since its creation. Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025 Linking the signal to an interstellar object passing near our solar system could transform understanding of both the signal and the nature of interstellar objects, highlighting the value of vigilant monitoring and interdisciplinary research in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 Her interdisciplinary practice combines various printmaking processes, bookbinding and fiber arts. Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 27 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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