English dictionary
discipline
nounPronunciation
ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- training to improve strength or self-control
noun
- the act of disciplining
noun
- the trait of being well behaved
noun
- a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
noun
- a branch of knowledge
verb
- punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
verb
- develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Example sentences
the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received
he insisted on discipline among the troops
he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine
for such a plan to work requires discipline
in what discipline is his doctorate?
teachers should be well trained in their subject
anthropology is the study of human beings
The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently
Parents must discipline their children
Is this dog trained?