discipline
/ˈdɪsɪplɪn/
A specific branch of knowledge, learning, or practice; A controlled behaviour; self-control; self-control.
- plural
- disciplines
Meanings
- 1
A specific branch of knowledge, learning, or practice
Discipline is the most important component of success.
Tatoeba · AlanF_US · CC BY 2.0 FR
Learning poetry is a good discipline for the memory.
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
A controlled behaviour; self-control
- 3
A controlled behaviour; self-control.; An enforced compliance or control
- 4
A controlled behaviour; self-control.; A systematic method of obtaining obedience
- 5
A controlled behaviour; self-control.; A state of order based on submission to authority
- 6
A controlled behaviour; self-control.; A set of rules regulating behaviour
- 7
A controlled behaviour; self-control.; A punishment to train or maintain control
- 8
A specific branch of knowledge, learning, or practice.; A category in which a certain art, sport or other activity belongs
- 9
A controlled behaviour; self-control.; A punishment to train or maintain control.; A whip used for self-flagellationrare
- 10
A controlled behaviour; self-control.; A punishment to train or maintain control.; A flagellation as a means of obtaining sexual gratificationrare