English dictionary

discipline

/'d/I/s/@/pl/I/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a branch of knowledge

noun.cognition

Examples
In what discipline is his doctorate?

Synonyms bailiwick field field of study study subject subject area subject field

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a system of rules of conduct or method of practice

noun.cognition

Examples
He quickly learned the discipline of prison routine.

For such a plan to work requires discipline.

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the trait of being well behaved

noun.attribute

Examples
He insisted on discipline among the troops.

Antonyms indiscipline undiscipline

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training to improve strength or self-control

noun.act

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the act of punishing

noun.act

Examples
The offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received.

Synonyms correction penalisation penalization penalty punishment

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The treatment suited to a disciple or learner; education; development of the faculties by instruction and exercise; training, whether physical, mental, or moral.

noun

Source: webster1913

develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

verb.social

Examples
Parents must discipline their children.

Synonyms check condition train

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punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience

verb.social

Examples
The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently.

Synonyms correct sort out

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To educate; to develop by instruction and exercise; to train.

verb

Source: webster1913