multidisciplinary

American  

[muhl-tee-dis-uh-pluh-ner-ee, muhl-tahy-] / ˌmʌl tiˈdɪs ə pləˌnɛr i, ˌmʌl taɪ- /

Also multidisciplined

adjective

1. composed of or combining several usually separate branches of learning or fields of expertise.

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

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multidisciplinary British  

/ ˌmʌltɪˈdɪsɪˌplɪnərɪ /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of multidisciplinary

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

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• interdisciplinary vs. multidisciplinary

Example Sentences

The project involved a multidisciplinary team from MUSC's Surgery, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine departments.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

The researchers said children taking part in the study would need the consent of their parent or legal guardian, plus the agreement of their lead clinician and a multidisciplinary team.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Bijou Karman is a fashion-obsessed multidisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles, whose practice seamlessly integrates painting, illustration and graphic design.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

By combining genomic analysis, advanced brain imaging, and cellular modeling, Dr. Cohen promotes a multidisciplinary approach to mental health research.

From Science Daily • Oct. 14, 2025

We will support multidisciplinary studies throughout our educational system to build a knowledgeable pool of counterterrorism recruits for the future.

From National Strategy for Combating Terrorism September 2006 by National Security Council (U.S.)

Related Words

• integrative
• interdisciplinary