multidepartmental
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/ˌmʌltiˌdiːpɑːrtˈmɛntəl/
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/ˌmʌltiˌdiːpɑːtˈmɛntəl/
involving multiple departments
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multidepartmental' originates from the prefix 'multi-' meaning 'many' and the word 'departmental' relating to a department.
Historical Evolution
'multidepartmental' evolved from the combination of 'multi-' and 'departmental' to describe something involving multiple departments.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'involving many departments,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
involving or relating to multiple departments within an organization.
The multidepartmental project required collaboration from all teams.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 16:09