Discipline
/ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/noun
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, 'discipline' was associated with training soldiers, emphasizing control and obedience, often through harsh methods.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
disciplina
“instruction, training, or learning; also associated with punishment.”
Old French
Old French
discipline
“the practice of instruction or training, often in a moral context.”
Middle English
Middle English
discipline
“the act of teaching or training, particularly in a religious or moral sense.”
Modern English
English
discipline
“the enforcement of rules and training to develop self-control and behavior.”
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