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monodisciplinary knowledge

[/ˌmɒnoʊdɪˈsɪplɪneri ˈnɒlɪdʒ/]
nounpl: monodisciplinary knowledge (uncountable)
conhecimento monodisciplinar
1. Knowledge or expertise that is confined to or focused on a single academic discipline or field of study, without integration of perspectives from other disciplines
The researcher's monodisciplinary knowledge in physics limited their ability to understand the social implications of their work.
O conhecimento monodisciplinar do pesquisador em física limitou sua capacidade de compreender as implicações sociais de seu trabalho.
2. An approach to learning or research that emphasizes depth within one field rather than breadth across multiple fields
Traditional universities often promoted monodisciplinary knowledge, training specialists in isolated fields.
As universidades tradicionais frequentemente promoviam o conhecimento monodisciplinar, formando especialistas em campos isolados.
Synonyms
disciplinary knowledgesingle-discipline knowledgespecialized knowledgeunidisciplinary knowledge
Antonyms
interdisciplinary knowledgemultidisciplinary knowledgetransdisciplinary knowledgecross-disciplinary knowledge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conhecimento monodisciplinar
Standard usage in academic contexts
São Paulo
conhecimento monodisciplinar
Common in university and research settings
Portugal
conhecimento monodisciplinar
Formal academic terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

tunnel vision
staying in one's lane
specialized expertise
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