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multidisciplinary

[ muhl-tee-dis-uh-pluh-ner-ee, muhl-tahy- ]

adjective

  1. composed of or combining several usually separate branches of learning or fields of expertise: Compare interdisciplinary ( def ), transdisciplinary ( def ).

    The journal's first article was a multidisciplinary study of the 18th century.



multidisciplinary

/ ˌmʌltɪˈdɪsɪˌplɪnərɪ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the study of one topic, involving several subject disciplines


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Word History and Origins

Origin of multidisciplinary1

First recorded in 1945–50; multi- ( def ) + disciplinary ( def )

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Example Sentences

The program will take a multidisciplinary approach by tapping into the Smithsonian’s arts, science and history museums.

They are well financed and resourced multidisciplinary initiatives, employing thousands of scientists.

This multidisciplinary effort to help humans and robots communicate better is often focused on safety and awareness in industrial settings.

Our multidisciplinary care team continues to see patients like Charlie on a regular basis, often following them into young adulthood.

This research needs a truly multidisciplinary approach, with microbiologists, forest ecologists and atmospheric scientists collaborating, Fierer says.

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