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Discipline
1) Training or exercise intended to produce obedience, self-control, and orderly behavior; 2) a branch or field of study; 3) self-control or restraint in thoughts and actions.
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Imagine This
Picture a strict drill sergeant guiding recruits through precise routines, and a student choosing to study late at night instead of giving in to distractions—discipline at work in both structure and self-control.
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Sounds Like
DISS-uh-plin
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Looks Like
disciple (similar letters; different meaning)
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Remember This
Discipline can refer to both training (behavioral control) and an academic field of study (a discipline like biology or economics). The word shares a root with disciple, both deriving from Latin disciplina meaning instruction or training (from discere, to learn).
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Other Forms
disciplinedadjective
discipliningverb
disciplinesnoun (plural)
disciplinenoun (base)
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Connect With
order, self-control, training, regimen, field of study, obedience
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Note
Discipline is different from punishment, though it may involve enforcing rules. The adjective form is disciplinary; the adjective describing a person who has self-control is disciplined.
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Study Deeper
Examples
- The coach maintained strict discipline in practice to keep the team organized and focused.
- Her self-discipline allowed her to study for hours without giving in to distractions.
Synonyms
self-controlself-disciplineorderlinesstraininginstruction
Antonyms
disorderchaosundiscipline
Etymology
From Latin disciplina 'instruction, training', from discere 'to learn'; related to disciple (a learner).
Mnemonic
Discipline = Do It Sincerely; Create Inner Focus; Learn Endurance. D I S C I P L I N E: Diligence, In Control, Structure, Consistency, Invest in Learning, Inner Focus, Nurture Endurance.
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