adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Relating to multiple areas of study or work.

   "Near-synonyms: crossdisciplinary, interdisciplinary, pluridisciplinary, transdisciplinary"

Synonyms

All synonyms

crossdisciplinaryinterdisciplinarypluridisciplinarytransdisciplinary

Example

More examples

"She engaged in a multidisciplinary study that spanned six departments at the university."

Etymology

From multi- + disciplinary.

Related phrases

multidisciplinary team

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