Interdisciplinary

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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.

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