See it in a sentence
“Linguistics is an academic discipline.”
Learn it well
Teacher tip
In academic contexts, discipline can mean a field of knowledge.
Common mistake
Don’t assume discipline always means punishment.
Learn this word
discipline
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CEFR B2IELTS 6.0+nounDifficulty 3/5
Definition
A field of study, or controlled behaviour and training.
In simple English
A subject area or self-control.