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discipline Definition

dis·ci·pline (dis′ə plin′, -plən)

noun

  1. a branch of knowledge or learning
    1. training that develops self-control, character, or orderliness and efficiency
    2. strict control to enforce obedience
  3. the result of such training or control; specif.,
    1. self-control or orderly conduct
    2. acceptance of or submission to authority and control
  4. a system of rules, as for a church or monastic order
  5. treatment that corrects or punishes

Etymology: ME < OFr descepline < L disciplina < discipulus: see disciple

transitive verb -·plined′, -·plin′·ing

  1. to subject to discipline; train; control
  2. to punish

discipline Related Forms

dis′·ci·plin′·able adjective dis′·ci·plin′al adjective dis′·ci·plin′er noun

discipline Synonyms

discipline

n.

  1. A state of order or control

    orderliness, order, control, self-control, restraint, self-restraint, moderation, self-discipline, obedience, decorum, subordination to rules of conduct, system, method, methodicalness, rigor, spit and polish*.

  2. A system of obedience

    training, drill, drilling, regimentation, regulation, limitation, curb, indoctrination, brainwashing, preparation, development, exercise, inculcation, regimen, strictness, tight rein, firm hand, iron hand, chastisement, correction; see also drill 3, punishment, training.

discipline Synonyms

discipline

v.

  1. To regulate

    train, control, drill, keep in line; see restrain 1, teach 2.

  2. To punish

    chastise, correct, limit; see punish. See syn. study at punish.

discipline Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • anthropology: The relationships between fieldwork, text production and the discipline of anthropology have, then, developed over time.
  • economics: The EEM course integrates the important disciplines of economics and management with engineering.

Converse of object

  • ally: It also vindicates the theoretical work undertaken in archeology and allied disciplines over the last ten to fifteen years.
  • impose: Neither fascism nor mass unemployment could be used to impose discipline over labor.
  • emerge: This emerging discipline has been given renewed impetus with the announcement of the 2012 Olympics.
  • span: This work is supported by skilled teams of researchers spanning the disciplines of general practice, nursing, psychology, anthropology and epidemiology.
  • encompass: A key element in the module is its interdisciplinary approach, encompassing the disciplines of history, archeology, literature, religion and onomastics.
  • restore: I will act on behalf of the parents, teachers and children forgotten by Mr Blair, to restore discipline and respect in classrooms.

Adjective modifier

  • related: Suitable candidate will have at least an HNC in a related discipline.
  • academic: One concerns the way in which academic disciplines now operate.
  • cognate: Admission criteria: Students are normally required to have a 2.1 or better in Politics or a cognate discipline at first degree level.
  • scientific: This list shows all the scientific disciplines which are involved.
  • strict: The work of the League of Struggle was organized on principles of centralism and strict discipline.
  • relevant: Education should be to 1st degree level or above in a relevant discipline.

Noun used with modifier

  • engineering: The MSc course at Loughborough gives us the opportunity to recruit from other engineering disciplines.
  • humanity: Certainly there must be freedom to frame the law as a humanities discipline and not solely as a branch of social science.
  • science: Students should have educational qualifications in a physical science discipline or demonstrable work experience in any of these areas.
  • multi: Richmond & Zetland Harriers Sports club involved in road running, track and field, fell running and multi discipline.
  • underwriting: Make sure we baseball's mariners play from underwriting discipline.
  • degree: Estimates put it that the number of jobs open to students from any degree discipline at upwards of 50 % .