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multidisciplinary study

[/ˌmʌltɪdɪˈsɪplɪneri ˈstʌdi/]
nounpl: multidisciplinary studies
estudo multidisciplinar
1. A research or educational approach that integrates knowledge, methods, and perspectives from multiple academic disciplines to address a complex topic or problem
The multidisciplinary study combined sociology, psychology, and anthropology to understand urban migration patterns.
O estudo multidisciplinar combinava sociologia, psicologia e antropologia para compreender os padrões de migração urbana.
2. An academic program or course that draws upon several fields of study rather than focusing on a single discipline
She enrolled in a multidisciplinary study program that included environmental science, economics, and policy analysis.
Ela se matriculou em um programa de estudo multidisciplinar que incluía ciência ambiental, economia e análise de políticas.
Synonyms
interdisciplinary studycross-disciplinary studytransdisciplinary studyintegrated study
Antonyms
disciplinary studysingle-discipline studyspecialized study

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estudo multidisciplinar
Standard usage in Brazilian academic contexts
São Paulo
estudo multidisciplinar / pesquisa multidisciplinar
Both forms commonly used in São Paulo universities
Portugal
estudo multidisciplinar
Standard usage in Portuguese academic institutions

Related Idioms & Phrases

breaking down silos
crossing disciplinary boundaries
bringing different fields together
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