separate field of study

[SEP-ər-it FEEL-d əv STUD-ee]

noun phrasepl: separate fields of study

área de estudo independente / disciplina distinta

1. An academic or professional discipline that is distinct and independent from other fields, with its own methods, theories, and body of knowledge

Environmental science has become a separate field of study over the last few decades.

A ciência ambiental tornou-se uma área de estudo independente nas últimas décadas.

2. A specialized subject area that stands apart from related disciplines due to unique characteristics or focus

Cognitive linguistics emerged as a separate field of study from traditional grammar.

A linguística cognitiva emergiu como uma disciplina distinta da gramática tradicional.

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General Brazilian

área de estudo independente / campo de estudo separado

most common in academic contexts

Portugal

disciplina distinta / domínio de estudo autónomo

Portuguese prefers 'disciplina' and uses 'autónomo' for independence

break off as a separate field of study

establish itself as a separate field of study

emerge as a separate field of study

recognized as a separate field of study

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