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Discipline

noun

Self-control that helps you do what is needed.

10 letters 3 syllables

What does Discipline mean?

Self-control that helps you do what is needed.

Dictionary definition

Self-control that helps a person follow rules or stay focused on goals.

Example sentences

Discipline in a sentence

easy

Discipline helped him practice every day.

medium

The team showed discipline by following the plan.

hard

Discipline can mean self-control or a field of study.

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What does discipline mean?

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Discipline

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Sounds like

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Synonyms

Words like Discipline

self-controlControl over your actions.
trainingPractice that builds skill or behavior.
orderA controlled and organized state.
Antonyms

Opposite words

disorderLack of order.
carelessnessLack of attention or control.
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Word family

Discipline word family

Base word

discipline

noun

discipline

Base form of discipline.

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