monodisciplinary
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/ˌmɒnoʊˈdɪsəplɪˌnɛri/
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/ˌmɒnəʊˈdɪsɪplɪnəri/
single discipline
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monodisciplinary' originates from the combination of 'mono-' meaning 'single' and 'disciplinary' relating to a field of study.
Historical Evolution
'monodisciplinary' evolved from the combination of Greek 'mono' and Latin 'disciplina', eventually forming the modern English word.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a single field of study', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving a single discipline or field of study.
The research was monodisciplinary, focusing solely on physics.
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Last updated: 2025/01/16 19:20