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Discipline

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdɪsəplɪn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdɪsəplɪn/"]/

Meaning of Discipline

the practice of training people to obey rules and orders and punishing them if they do not; the controlled behaviour or situation that is the result of this training

In simple words: The practice of training people to follow rules and control their behavior.

Discipline in a sentence

• Maintaining discipline in the classroom is essential for effective learning.
• Her discipline in studying every day helped her achieve high grades.
• The military emphasizes strict discipline among its recruits.
• Yoga can be seen as a discipline that promotes both physical and mental well-being.
• He chose to pursue a discipline in psychology to understand human behavior better.
• Many athletes find that self-discipline is crucial for their success.
• The artist's discipline in practicing her craft daily is admirable.
• In academia, discipline can refer to a specific branch of knowledge or study.

How to use Discipline

Used in both educational and professional contexts. It may sound strict in some settings, so it's less appropriate in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

discipline + object

Memory hint

Think of 'disc' as a round trainer for your mind. It helps you stay on track!

Related words

Collocations with Discipline

• effective
• firm
• good
• enforce
• exercise
• impose
• problem
• a breach of discipline
• a breakdown in discipline
• a breakdown of discipline
• good
• great
• strict
• have
• show
• lack
• a lack of discipline
• good
• great
• strict
• have
• show
• lack
• a lack of discipline
• core
• main
• major
• across disciplines
• within a/​the discipline
• different disciplines
• diverse disciplines
• multiple disciplines

Synonyms for Discipline

• control
• training
• regulation
• self-control
• punishment

Opposites of Discipline

• chaos
• disorder
• indulgence

Common mistakes with Discipline

• Confusing 'discipline' with 'punishment'.
• Using 'discipline' as a verb incorrectly.
• Not recognizing the noun and verb forms.

Frequently asked questions about Discipline

What does Discipline mean?

The practice of training people to follow rules and control their behavior.

What is the definition of Discipline?

the practice of training people to obey rules and orders and punishing them if they do not; the controlled behaviour or situation that is the result of this training

How do you use Discipline in a sentence?

Maintaining discipline in the classroom is essential for effective learning.

Can you give another example of Discipline?

Her discipline in studying every day helped her achieve high grades.

What are synonyms for Discipline?

Common alternatives include control, training, regulation, self-control, punishment.

What is the opposite of Discipline?

Opposite meanings include chaos, disorder, indulgence.

What words go with Discipline?

It commonly pairs with effective, firm, good, enforce, exercise, impose, problem, a breach of discipline, a breakdown in discipline, a breakdown of discipline, good, great, strict, have, show, lack, a lack of discipline, good, great, strict, have, show, lack, a lack of discipline, core, main, major, across disciplines, within a/​the discipline, different disciplines, diverse disciplines, multiple disciplines.

What are common mistakes when using Discipline?

Confusing 'discipline' with 'punishment'. Using 'discipline' as a verb incorrectly. Not recognizing the noun and verb forms.

How do you pronounce Discipline?

US: /["/ˈdɪsəplɪn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdɪsəplɪn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Discipline?

Used in both educational and professional contexts. It may sound strict in some settings, so it's less appropriate in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Discipline?

"Discipline" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.