subdiscipline

dis·ci·pline

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Definitions of subdiscipline word

noun subdiscipline training to act in accordance with rules; drill: military discipline. 1
noun subdiscipline activity, exercise, or a regimen that develops or improves a skill; training: A daily stint at the typewriter is excellent discipline for a writer. 1
noun subdiscipline punishment inflicted by way of correction and training. 1
noun subdiscipline the rigor or training effect of experience, adversity, etc.: the harsh discipline of poverty. 1
noun subdiscipline behavior in accord with rules of conduct; behavior and order maintained by training and control: good discipline in an army. 1
noun subdiscipline a set or system of rules and regulations. 1

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English < Anglo-French < Latin disciplīna instruction, tuition, equivalent to discipul(us) disciple + -ina -ine2

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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