pluridisciplinare
multidisciplinary
adjective ploo-ree-dee-shee-plee-NAH-reh Rare
Also means
cross-disciplinary
Usage Note
Pluridisciplinare is synonymous with multidisciplinare but with a different Latin prefix: pluri- (many) vs multi- (many). Both are used in Italian academic and institutional contexts, but pluridisciplinare is preferred in EU-funded research documentation and Italian university regulations. It is invariable for gender (un approccio pluridisciplinare / un'équipe pluridisciplinare).
Examples
"Il progetto richiede un approccio pluridisciplinare."
Natural Translation
The project requires a multidisciplinary approach.
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