discipline
Translation
discipline, self-control, field of study, punishment
Examples
It takes discipline to practice every day.
It takes discipline to practise every day.
He is an expert in the discipline of history.
He is an expert in the discipline of history.
The school has strict rules and discipline.
The school has strict rules and discipline.
Grammar Patterns
to have/show discipline to control one's behavior It takes discipline to practice every day.
a discipline of ((sth.)) a particular area of study He is an expert in the discipline of history.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (self-control) self-control, control; (field) field, subject
Etymology
From Latin 'disciplina' (instruction, knowledge), related to 'discipulus' (pupil).
Memory Tips
A 'disciple' needs 'discipline' to study a 'discipline' (field of study).