disciplinary

CEFRB2

/dɪsɪˈplɪnəɹi/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to punishment for breaking rules at work or school.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    For the purpose of imposing punishment.

Examples

  • Sami didn't want to be on disciplinary probation.

  • The school is considering disciplinary action.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of or relating to an academic field of study.

  2. Having to do with discipline, or with the imposition of discipline.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A disciplinary action.

More examples

In context

  • Debt can motivate or act as a disciplinary force for executives to achieve organizational efficiency.

  • The school has announced that it will take disciplinary measures against the students who participated in the protest activities.

  • We hope that psychologists will applaud good studies of scientific behavior and thought regardless of the disciplinary specialty of the author.

Quick test

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The student faced blank action for repeatedly breaking the school rules.

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Origin

adjective

From Medieval Latin disciplinarius, from Latin disciplina (“instruction, teaching, field of study, habit”).