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- pronunciation:
- dI
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plihn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
training of the body or mind to bring about good performance and good behavior.
The army uses various methods of discipline to prepare soldiers.Their teacher believes in discipline and will not accept bad behavior in her class.- synonyms:
- drill, training
- similar words:
- exercise, practice, routine
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| definition 2: |
control or determination brought about by training; self-control.
He writes well, but he doesn't have enough discipline to finish anything he starts.Alicia wants to be healthier, but she says it takes a lot of discipline to stay away from snacks.- similar words:
- regulation
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| definition 3: |
punishment for the sake of training or changing behavior.
He was given severe discipline for breaking the rules.- synonyms:
- correction, punishment
- similar words:
- penalty
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| definition 4: |
an area of study or learning.
Astronomy and biology are scientific disciplines.- synonyms:
- field, subject
- similar words:
- course, curriculum, major, specialty
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| related words: |
domain, order |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
disciplines, disciplining, disciplined |
| definition 1: |
to train or cause (another or others) to act in accordance with rules or proven ways of getting good results.
Good coaching and practice helped to discipline the team.- synonyms:
- coach, drill, train
- similar words:
- break in, exercise, instruct, prime, school, teach
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| definition 2: |
to train or control (oneself) in order to follow principles or stick to one's own decisions.
She'll have to discipline herself if she wants to become a really good skater. She has to work very hard and make herself practice things over and over.- synonyms:
- organize, train
- similar words:
- control, exercise, govern, manage, regulate
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| definition 3: |
to punish for the sake of training or changing behavior.
He had to discipline his dog for jumping on people.- synonyms:
- punish
- similar words:
- penalize
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| related words: |
punish, train |
| derivation: |
disciplined (adj.) |
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