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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If partnerships are in demand, curate a guest list of professionals from diverse industries to spark interdisciplinary collaborations. Vera Maslova, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 In this new study, Fuchs and an interdisciplinary team of researchers studied a settlement site near Kosenivka, Ukraine where 50 human bone and tooth fragments have been recovered. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024 Leaders must foster interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together clinicians, data scientists, and policymakers to design AI systems that enhance care without losing the human touch. Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Located in Diriyah, a heritage city neighboring the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, DAF was developed by the Saudi Museums Commission and is billed as a haven for the advancement of interdisciplinary creative practice at the intersection of art, science, and technology. The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Dec. 2024 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 23 Dec. 2024.

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