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Interdisciplinary
adjectivePronunciation: /ˌɪn.təˌdɪs.əˈplɪn.ər.i/
In Portuguese: Interdisciplinar
Creativity & LearningWhat does “Interdisciplinary” mean?
Involving or combining two or more academic disciplines or professional specialized fields.
Etymology
From inter- ("between") and disciplinary, from Latin disciplina, "instruction, knowledge", from discipulus, "pupil, learner". The compound appeared in English in the first half of the 20th century and spread as universities began organizing research that crosses the boundaries of traditional academic fields.
Usage note
Interdisciplinary implies integration of methods and perspectives from different fields, while multidisciplinary may mean several fields working side by side without deep integration.
Synonyms
- cross-disciplinary
- multidisciplinary
- transdisciplinary
Word family
- discipline
- disciplinary
- disciplined
Usage examples
And fashion, as an industry, is a platform for creative expression, it encourages collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches, explores aesthetics, and reflects cultural movements.
Concept
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- Amalgamationnoun
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- Artisannoun
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- Conservatoirenoun
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- Crystallizeverb
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- Disciplinenoun
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- Mannerismnoun
- A habitual gesture, distinctive personal style, or idiosyncratic behavioral trait.
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- Personanoun
- The public face or role that a person or entity presents to the world, distinct from private inner reality.
- Preposterousadjective
- Contrary to reason or common sense, utterly absurd or ridiculous.
- Symbolicadjective
- Serving as a representation of something intangible or carrying deeper non-literal meaning.
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