Disciplines: meaning, definitions and examples

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disciplines

[ ˈdɪsɪplɪnz ]

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academic subjects

1. Branches of knowledge or learning, especially in academic or intellectual fields. 2. Rules or methods to train oneself to be obedient, self-controlled, and skillful.

Synonyms

areas, fields, skills, subjects

Examples of usage

She excelled in all disciplines at school.
Martial arts require discipline and dedication.

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behavior

To train oneself to obey rules or a code of behavior; to bring oneself under control.

Synonyms

control, teach, train

Examples of usage

He disciplined himself to wake up early every morning.
The coach disciplined the team for their lack of effort.

Translations

Translations of the word "disciplines" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disciplinas

🇮🇳 विषयों

🇩🇪 Disziplinen

🇮🇩 disiplin

🇺🇦 дисципліни

🇵🇱 dyscypliny

🇯🇵 学問

🇫🇷 disciplines

🇪🇸 disciplinas

🇹🇷 disiplinler

🇰🇷 학문

🇸🇦 تخصصات

🇨🇿 disciplíny

🇸🇰 disciplíny

🇨🇳 学科

🇸🇮 discipline

🇮🇸 greinar

🇰🇿 пәндер

🇬🇪 დისციპლინები

🇦🇿 disiplinlər

🇲🇽 disciplinas

Word origin

The word 'disciplines' has its origin in the Latin word 'disciplina', meaning instruction or knowledge. It has evolved over time to encompass both academic subjects and self-control. The concept of discipline has been emphasized in various cultures and religions as a means of achieving personal growth and success.