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ˈdɪsɪplɪn/
n.
- the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour.
▸controlled behaviour resulting from such training.
▸an activity providing mental or physical training:
kung fu is a discipline open to old and young.
- a branch of knowledge, especially one studied in higher education.
v.
- train (someone) to obey rules or a code of behaviour by punishment or rebuke.
▸punish or rebuke formally for an offence.
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[as adj. disciplined]
showing a controlled form of behaviour.
Derivative
- disciplinable adj.
- disciplinal
/ˌdɪsɪˈplʌɪn(ə)l, ˈdɪsɪˌplɪn(ə)l/
adj. - disciplinary adj.
Etymology
ME (in the sense ‘mortification by scourging oneself’): via OFr. from L. disciplina ‘instruction, knowledge’, from discipulus (see disciple).