Interdisciplinary
Interdisciplinary
Interdisciplinary (pronunciation: /ˌɪntərdɪˈsɪplɪˌnɛri/) is an adjective that describes a type of study, research, or approach that combines or crosses two or more academic disciplines or fields of study.
Etymology
The term "interdisciplinary" is derived from the prefix "inter-", meaning "between" or "among", and "discipline", which refers to a branch of knowledge or learning. Thus, "interdisciplinary" refers to something that involves or crosses between multiple disciplines or fields of study.
Related Terms
- Multidisciplinary: An approach that combines or involves several academic disciplines or professional specializations in an approach towards a topic or problem.
- Transdisciplinary: An approach that transcends the boundaries of individual disciplines and seeks to unify them in the pursuit of new knowledge or understanding.
- Cross-disciplinary: An approach that involves or crosses two or more academic disciplines or fields of study.
- Pluridisciplinary: An approach that involves or combines several academic disciplines or fields of study in a holistic manner.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Interdisciplinary
- Wikipedia's article - Interdisciplinary
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