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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For this occasion, Kelly Krause and her team at Nature teamed up with Laszlo Barabási to create a stunning interactive visualization of over a century of interdisciplinary scientific publication. Amy Sterling, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Jennifer is a senior reporter at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025 Dunne graduated with a degree in interdisciplinary studies, focusing on leadership, sociology, and communications. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 Overall, the global trade fairs and events bring together interdisciplinary, global communities from across the textile value chain plus their industry partners. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interdisciplinary 

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 15 Jan. 2025.

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