transdisciplinary

adjective

trans·​dis·​ci·​plin·​ary tran(t)s-ˈdi-sə-plə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce transdisciplinary (audio)
tranz-
: interdisciplinary

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From transdisciplinary analysis, it was discovered that a hydraulic lift may have been used to build the pyramid. — Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025 One key aspect is teaming up with partners and clients who share our values, taking a collaborative, transdisciplinary approach to solving problems, and driving innovation. — Kissa Castañeda, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 This requires conducting transdisciplinary solutions bridging AI and nonlinear control theories. — IEEE Spectrum, 14 Sep. 2023 This transdisciplinary approach also translated into some academic criticism toward cyberculture studies, with scholars arguing for more comprehensive and specific designations such as web studies, new media studies, and eventually, digital media studies. — Paulo Nuno Vicenteall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for transdisciplinary

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First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of transdisciplinary was in 1948

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“Transdisciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transdisciplinary. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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