interdisciplinary

adjective

in·​ter·​dis·​ci·​plin·​ary ˌin-tər-ˈdi-sə-plə-ˌner-ē 

: involving two or more academic, scientific, or artistic disciplines

interdisciplinarity

ˌin-tər-ˌdi-sə-plə-ˈner-ə-tē  -ˈna-rə- 

noun

Examples of interdisciplinary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Since the 1990s, Lee has been known for interdisciplinary practice—one comprising sculptures, installations, performances, and paintings—that has looked at how technology has altered our lives. —Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 19 Mar. 2025

Jennifer is a senior writer 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, 18 Mar. 2025

Unlike traditional environmental studies, this interdisciplinary field blends social science, humanities, and natural science to prepare students for sustainability, conservation, and policy-making leadership roles. —Scott White, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025

Now that the sport is riding an unprecedented wave of global popularity with a torrential revenue stream, interdisciplinary mentoring will likely be further fueled, as those involved realize that, beyond podium finishes, even greater wins await away from the circuit. —Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interdisciplinary

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