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Concise word or phrase for someone who is good at using knowledge or concepts across disciplines?

English Language & Usage Asked on November 26, 2020

I am struggling to think of a word for this to be used if you are to describe someone who has an aptitude for using experience in one field, say mechanics and applying it to say biology. This adaptability. Maybe it’s a just a description of the knowledge itself. Can anyone help me out? This word or phrase escapes me

3 Answers

The answer I was looking for was 'lateral thinking'!

Correct answer by hun on November 26, 2020

Such a person would have the ability to work in a cross-disciplinary manner.

Whether anyone has coined a word like 'cross disciplianarian' I don't know but even if it exists with the meaning you require I fear that most people would take it to refer to an annoyed schoolmaster or military drill sergeant.

Answered by BoldBen on November 26, 2020

I would say they are eclectic:

[Merriam-Webster]
2 : selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, methods, or styles

In particular, this not only says that they have knowledge from multiple disciplines, but that they are also good at using the best aspects of each of those disciplines.

Answered by Jason Bassford on November 26, 2020

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