interdisciplinary

[ in-ter-dis-uh-pluh-ner-ee ]

adjective

1. combining or involving two or more academic disciplines or fields of study:

   The economics and history departments are offering an interdisciplinary seminar on Asia.

2. combining or involving two or more professions, technologies, departments, or the like, as in business or industry.

interdisciplinary

/ ˌɪntəˈdɪsɪˌplɪnərɪ /

adjective

1. involving two or more academic disciplines

Word History and Origins

Origin of interdisciplinary¹

First recorded in 1935–40; inter- ( def ) + disciplinary ( def )

Example Sentences

The experiment, the researchers note, is the result of interdisciplinary research bridging psychology and linguistics -- in this case, mobilizing the linguistics concept of focus to address an issue of interest in both fields.

From Science Daily

In addition to cancer researchers, the interdisciplinary team includes experts in pest management.

From Science Daily

This interdisciplinary research collaboration bridges the gap between humanities and engineering, driven by the team's passion for advancing the field of archaeology through a unique Arts-Tech partnership with HKU engineers.

From Science Daily

Scientists should integrate imagination and interdisciplinary approaches into climate adaptation research.

From Science Daily

Marlies Carruth, director of the MacArthur Fellows Program, says the interdisciplinary award seeks to “enable” people with a track record and the potential to produce additional extraordinary work.

From BBC

Related Words

• integrative
• multidisciplinary