Discipline: meaning, definitions and examples

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discipline

 

[ หˆdษชsษ™plษชn ]

Context #1 | Noun

self-control

Discipline is the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience. It is the ability to control oneself and follow rules and guidelines. Discipline helps individuals develop self-control, responsibility, and focus.

Synonyms

control, regulation, self-control, self-discipline, training

Examples of usage

  • She lacked the discipline to stick to her diet.
  • The military instills discipline in its recruits.
Context #2 | Noun

academic

In an academic context, discipline refers to a specific branch of knowledge or area of study. It is a field of study that a person specializes in, such as history, mathematics, or biology.

Synonyms

area of expertise, field, field of study, subject

Examples of usage

  • She is an expert in the discipline of psychology.
  • The university offers various disciplines for students to major in.

Translations

Translations of the word "discipline" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น disciplina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคถเคพเคธเคจ (anushasan)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Disziplin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ disiplin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัั†ะธะฟะปั–ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dyscyplina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆๅพ‹ (kiritsu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท discipline

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disciplina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท disiplin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทœ์œจ (gyuyul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุถุจุงุท (indibat)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ disciplรญna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ disciplรญna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บชๅพ‹ (jรฌlวœ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ disciplina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำ™ั€ั‚ั–ะฟ (tรคrtฤฑp)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒชแƒ˜แƒžแƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ (disits'iplina)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ intizam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disciplina

Etymology

The word 'discipline' originated from the Latin word 'disciplina', meaning 'instruction' or 'knowledge'. It entered the English language in the 13th century with the sense of 'punishment' or 'chastisement'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the idea of self-control and training. Discipline plays a crucial role in personal and professional development, emphasizing the importance of rules, order, and obedience.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,838, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.