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monodisciplinary study

[ˌmɒnoʊdɪˈsɪplɪneri ˈstʌdi]
nounpl: monodisciplinary studies
estudo monodisciplinar
1. An academic or research study that focuses on a single discipline or field of knowledge, without integration of other disciplines
The monodisciplinary study of literature often neglects historical context.
O estudo monodisciplinar de literatura frequentemente negligencia o contexto histórico.
2. Research conducted within the boundaries and methodologies of one academic field only
A monodisciplinary study in physics may lack insights from engineering perspectives.
Um estudo monodisciplinar em física pode carecer de perspectivas da engenharia.
Synonyms
single-discipline studyunidisciplinary studydiscipline-specific study
Antonyms
interdisciplinary studymultidisciplinary studytransdisciplinary studycross-disciplinary study

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estudo monodisciplinar
standard academic terminology
São Paulo
estudo monodisciplinar
widely used in universities
Portugal
estudo monodisciplinar
standard academic usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

siloed approach to research
narrow academic focus
single-track research
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