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Definition of interdisciplinary

interdisciplinary

/ˌɪn.tɚˈdɪs.ə.pləˌnɛr.i/
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Adverb:interdisciplinarily
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interdisciplinary Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Relating to, involving, or integrating more than one branch of academic knowledge or professional field of study.

Example

"Addressing climate change effectively requires an interdisciplinary approach that combines environmental science, economics, and public policy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In academic usage, 'interdisciplinary' implies integrating methods and insights from two or more fields into a unified approach, whereas 'multidisciplinary' refers to different fields working side by side without necessarily blending their methodologies.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century within American social science circles, combining the Latin prefix 'inter-' (between, among) with 'disciplinary', from Latin 'disciplina' (instruction, branch of learning).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Interdisciplinary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/interdisciplinary
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