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discipline
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1
noun
The
practice
of
training
people
to
obey
rules
or
a
code
of
behavior
,
using
punishment
to
correct
disobedience
.
The
teacher
maintained
discipline
in
the
classroom
by
setting
clear
rules
.
Parents
often
struggle
with
finding
the
right
balance
of
discipline
for
their
children
.
The
military
is
known
for
its
strict
discipline
.
Opposite
indiscipline
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2
noun
A
branch
of
knowledge
,
typically
one
studied
in
higher
education
.
Psychology
is
a
fascinating
discipline
that
explores
the
human
mind
.
He
decided
to
pursue
a
discipline
in
the
sciences
.
Each
academic
discipline
has
its
own
set
of
methodologies
.
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verb
To
train
someone
to
obey
rules
or
a
code
of
behavior
,
often
using
punishment
to
correct
disobedience
.
The
coach
disciplined
the
team
for
not
following
the
game
plan
.
Parents
discipline
their
children
to
teach
them
right
from
wrong
.
She
disciplined
herself
to
wake
up
early
every
morning
.
Opposite
encourage
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
disciplina
Originally meant
instruction, knowledge
Background
The word 'discipline' comes from the Latin 'disciplina', which means instruction or knowledge. It was used in the context of teaching and learning in ancient Rome.