1. A field of study or academic subject that relies on knowledge or methods from another discipline for its theoretical foundation or practical application
Psychology is often considered a dependent discipline because it builds upon principles from biology and chemistry.
A psicologia é frequentemente considerada uma disciplina dependente porque se baseia em princípios da biologia e da química.
2. In organizational or educational contexts, a discipline whose development, resources, or progression depends on decisions or outcomes from another discipline
Medical ethics functions as a dependent discipline, drawing from philosophy and medical science.
A ética médica funciona como uma disciplina dependente, baseando-se na filosofia e na ciência médica.