English · Word Candidate

discipline

/ˈdɪsɪplɪn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: disciplines · disciplining · disciplined

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành vi được kiểm soát; tự kiểm soát

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Noun

Examples

The most perfect, who have their passions in the best discipline, are yet obliged to be constantly on their guard.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A controlled behaviour; self-control. — An enforced compliance or control.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tuân thủ hoặc kiểm soát được áp đặt

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Noun

Examples

The masters looked unusually stern, but it was the sternness of thought rather than of discipline.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To train someone by instruction and practice.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đào tạo ai đó bằng hướng dẫn và thực hành

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To teach someone to obey authority.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dạy ai đó vâng lời người có thẩm quyền

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “discipline” mean?

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

Is “discipline” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.