“discipline”

Definitions

• noun

  a branch of knowledge

  Synonyms: subject, subject area, subject field, field, field of study, study, bailiwick, spartanism, accommodate, accord, adapt, adjust

  • Example:“In what discipline is his doctorate?”
  • Example:“Teachers should be well trained in their subject.”

• noun

  a system of rules of conduct or method of practice

  • Example:“He quickly learned the discipline of prison routine.”
  • Example:“For such a plan to work requires discipline.”

• noun

  the trait of being well behaved

  Antonyms: indiscipline

  • Example:“He insisted on discipline among the troops.”

• noun

  training to improve strength or self-control

• noun

  the act of disciplining

  Synonyms: correction

  • Example:“The offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received.”

• verb

  develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

  Synonyms: train, check, condition

  • Example:“Parents must discipline their children.”
  • Example:“Is this dog trained?”