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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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 This year’s trophy is 3D-printed and was designed by the British Nigerian interdisciplinary artist Jade Adeyemi. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024 Gale’s interdisciplinary practice choreographs the elision of sculpture, sound, film, light, and photography, resulting in uneasy and often uncanny experiences. Ellen Y. Tani, Artforum, 1 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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