interdisciplinary
adjective
in·ter·dis·ci·plin·ary
ˌin-tər-ˈdi-sə-plə-ˌner-ē 
: involving two or more academic, scientific, or artistic disciplines
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In May 2027, interdisciplinary artist Kambui Olujimi, a Brooklyn native, will present a group of large-scale bronze figures engaged in the traditional Brooklyn street game of skelly on the arena’s plaza.
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News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
At the same time, old sub-disciplinary boundaries within pyschology itself are now crossed more freely; interdisciplinary teams may work on a common problem using methods that draw on multiple levels of analysis, whether social, cognitive, or biological.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Salonen, who led the San Francisco Symphony from 2020 to 2025, was known for pushing contemporary programming and interdisciplinary projects during his tenure, even as his departure followed tensions over artistic priorities and finances.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Supported by major funding bodies such as the US National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy (DoE), and the European Research Council, the research highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in solving global water challenges.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
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News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
At the same time, old sub-disciplinary boundaries within pyschology itself are now crossed more freely; interdisciplinary teams may work on a common problem using methods that draw on multiple levels of analysis, whether social, cognitive, or biological.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Salonen, who led the San Francisco Symphony from 2020 to 2025, was known for pushing contemporary programming and interdisciplinary projects during his tenure, even as his departure followed tensions over artistic priorities and finances.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Supported by major funding bodies such as the US National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy (DoE), and the European Research Council, the research highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in solving global water challenges.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for interdisciplinary
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“Interdisciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interdisciplinary. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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