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cross-disciplinary areas
[krɔːs dɪsɪˈplɪnəri ˈɛriəz]
noun
pl: cross-disciplinary areas
áreas interdisciplinares
1.
Fields of study or work that involve the integration and collaboration of multiple academic disciplines or professional fields
Climate change research involves cross-disciplinary areas such as biology, chemistry, economics, and policy studies.
A pesquisa sobre mudanças climáticas envolve áreas interdisciplinares como biologia, química, economia e estudos de políticas.
2.
Zones where knowledge, methods, and perspectives from different specialized fields overlap and interact
Biotechnology is one of the most promising cross-disciplinary areas combining biology and engineering.
A biotecnologia é uma das áreas interdisciplinares mais promissoras que combina biologia e engenharia.
Synonyms
interdisciplinary areas
multidisciplinary areas
transdisciplinary fields
cross-discipline domains
Antonyms
single-discipline areas
monodisciplinary fields
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
áreas interdisciplinares
Most common usage in Brazilian academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
áreas transversais
Alternative term sometimes used in São Paulo's educational institutions
Portugal
áreas interdisciplinares
Standard usage in Portuguese academic institutions and research contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
break down disciplinary silos
bridge the gap between disciplines
work at the intersection of fields
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