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multidisciplinary
This term describes an approach where multiple specialized fields work together to solve a problem, but often maintains the boundaries of those individual disciplines. It is frequently used in academic, medical, and corporate settings to signal a comprehensive strategy that avoids a narrow, single-lens perspective.
It differs from interdisciplinary, which suggests a deeper integration or blending of methods to create a new, unified framework. While multidisciplinary implies a side-by-side collaboration of experts, interdisciplinary implies a synthesis of those experts' knowledge into a single cohesive methodology.
Meanings
The university has established a multidisciplinary research center to tackle climate change.