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interdisciplinary topic

[ɪn.tər.dɪ.sɪ.plɪ.ner.i ˈtɑp.ɪk]
nounpl: interdisciplinary topics
tema interdisciplinar
1. A subject or issue that involves knowledge, methods, or perspectives from multiple academic disciplines or fields of study
Climate change is an interdisciplinary topic that requires input from biology, economics, and political science.
Mudanças climáticas é um tema interdisciplinar que requer contribuições da biologia, economia e ciência política.
2. An area of study that cannot be adequately addressed from a single disciplinary viewpoint
Artificial intelligence is an interdisciplinary topic combining computer science, philosophy, and psychology.
Inteligência artificial é um tema interdisciplinar que combina ciência da computação, filosofia e psicologia.
Synonyms
cross-disciplinary topicmultidisciplinary topictransdisciplinary topiccross-cutting topic
Antonyms
disciplinary topicsingle-discipline topicspecialized topic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tema interdisciplinar
most common usage
São Paulo
tema interdisciplinar / tópico interdisciplinar
both forms used interchangeably
Portugal
tema interdisciplinar / assunto interdisciplinar
assunto is preferred in formal academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

bridging disciplines
crossing disciplinary boundaries
breaking silos
connecting the dots across fields
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