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

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

Ryan, who will start in January, said in an interview that she has long admired how the Hammer has elevated experimental interdisciplinary artists.

From Los Angeles Times

The Inglewood school announcement comes two years after the music moguls established a Los Angeles Unified high school in the Leimert Park neighborhood focused on interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurial talent.

From Los Angeles Times

According to a 2024 analysis by an interdisciplinary research team at multiple institutions including Northeastern University and the University of Tampa, the system has had “no effect” on both fatal and non-fatal shootings.

From Salon

"The interdisciplinary nature of the study is one of the most exciting parts," Cai says.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• integrative
• multidisciplinary