discipline
Translation
discipline, self-control, field of study, punishment
Examples
It takes discipline to exercise every day.
It takes discipline to exercise every day.
Psychology is a popular academic discipline.
Psychology is a popular academic discipline.
The army requires strict discipline from its soldiers.
The army requires strict discipline from its soldiers.
Grammar Patterns
to have/show discipline to have self-control It takes discipline to exercise every day.
an academic/scientific discipline a field of study Psychology is a popular academic discipline.
Similar Words
Synonyms: self-control, subject, punishment; Antonyms: chaos, disorder
Etymology
From Latin 'disciplina' meaning 'teaching, training', which comes from 'discipulus' (pupil).
Memory Tips
Remember that a 'disciple' is someone who follows a 'discipline' (a set of rules or a field of study).