discipline
gb/dˈɪsəplən/ us/dˈɪsəplən/
B1
Ingles
~ 2000
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B1
action
1
self-control and obedience training
The act of teaching people to follow rules and control their behavior.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] needs discipline
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'discipline' with 'punishment'. Punishment is one tool used in discipline, but discipline is broader and includes guidance and training.
Mga kasingkahulugan
self-control (Focuses more on personal restraint rather than externally imposed rules.)
Mga kasalungat
disorder (Refers to a lack of control or organization in behavior.)
Mga kolokasyon
strict discipline
|self-discipline
|maintain discipline
|enforce discipline
Mga tema
education
|parenting
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The teacher maintained strict discipline in the classroom.
- Good discipline is essential for a successful sports team.
- The army is known for its high level of discipline.
- His lack of discipline caused him to miss several deadlines.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The class has good discipline.
- He needs more discipline to finish his work.
- Discipline is important in the army.
- Parents teach children discipline at home.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
2
field of academic study
A subject you can study at school or university.
Padron ng paggamit:
a discipline such as [subject]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'discipline' with 'subject'—they are similar, but 'discipline' often refers to a broader, more formal area of study.
Mga kasingkahulugan
field (Less formal; often used in both academic and non-academic contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
general knowledge (Knowledge not limited to a specific field or subject.)
Mga kolokasyon
academic discipline
|scientific discipline
|interdisciplinary
Mga tema
education
|science
Mga Halimbawa
- Psychology is a relatively young academic discipline.
- The university offers courses in many disciplines.
- Her research bridges several scientific disciplines.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Math is a difficult discipline.
- Biology is his favorite discipline.
- She studies two disciplines at the same time.
Pandiwa
B1
action
3
to train someone to obey rules
To teach someone to follow rules and behave well.
Padron ng paggamit:
to discipline [someone] for [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes think 'discipline' as a verb always means 'punish', but it can also mean teaching and guiding behavior without punishment.
Mga kasingkahulugan
train (Emphasizes skill development, not necessarily behavior control.)
Mga kasalungat
indulge (To allow someone to do whatever they want without control.)
Mga kolokasyon
discipline a child
|discipline employees
|discipline oneself
Mga tema
parenting
|education
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- Parents must discipline their children consistently.
- The coach disciplined the player for missing practice.
- She disciplined herself to wake up early every day.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The teacher disciplines the students.
- Parents should discipline their kids.
- I try to discipline myself to study daily.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
discipline
IPA
GB/dˈɪsəplən/
US/dˈɪsəplən/
Mga pantig at diin
dis - cip - line (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (dis)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: discipline
- Plural: discipline, disciplines
Verb
- Base: discipline
- 3rd Person Singular: disciplines
- Present Participle: disciplining
- Past: disciplined
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
disciplines
noun
disciplining
verb
disciplined
verb
Core family
disciplinary
adjective
Related words
disciplinarian
noun
Negative and opposite forms
undisciplined
adjective
Advanced or less common
interdisciplinary
adjective C1
multidisciplinary
adjective C1
Mga ekspresyon
academic discipline
1/ˌækədˈɛmɪk dˈɪsəplən/
fixed phrase
field of academic study or research
A subject or area of knowledge taught in school or university.
Mga Halimbawa
- Economics is an important academic discipline.
- Many academic disciplines overlap with each other.
enforce discipline
1/ɪnfˈɔɹs dˈɪsəplən/
fixed phrase
make people follow rules strictly
To use authority to make sure people follow rules and behave well.
Mga Halimbawa
- The new headmaster promised to enforce discipline at the school.
- The army enforces strict discipline among its soldiers.
maintain discipline
1/meɪntˈeɪn dˈɪsəplən/
fixed phrase
keep order and control of behavior
To keep people behaving well and following rules.
Mga Halimbawa
- The manager struggled to maintain discipline among the workers.
- Teachers must maintain discipline in the classroom.
self-discipline
1/sˈɛlf dˈɪsəplən/
fixed phrase
control over one's own actions
The ability to make yourself do what you should do, even when you don't want to.
Mga Halimbawa
- It takes self-discipline to stick to a diet.
- Self-discipline is key to learning a new language.