Subdiscipline vs. Discipline
Difference Between Subdiscipline and Discipline
Subdisciplinenoun
A field of study or work that is related to one aspect, but not the whole, of a broader field of study or work.
Social psychology is a subdiscipline of psychology.Phonology is a subdiscipline of linguistics.Disciplinenoun
A controlled behaviour; self-control.
Disciplinenoun
An enforced compliance or control.
Disciplinenoun
A systematic method of obtaining obedience.
Disciplinenoun
A state of order based on submission to authority.
Disciplinenoun
A punishment to train or maintain control.
Disciplinenoun
A whip used for self-flagellation.
Disciplinenoun
A set of rules regulating behaviour.
Disciplinenoun
A flagellation as a means of obtaining sexual gratification.
Disciplinenoun
A specific branch of knowledge or learning.
Disciplinenoun
A category in which a certain art, sport or other activity belongs.
Disciplineverb
(transitive) To train someone by instruction and practice.
Disciplineverb
(transitive) To teach someone to obey authority.
Disciplineverb
(transitive) To punish someone in order to (re)gain control.
Disciplineverb
(transitive) To impose order on someone.
Disciplinenoun
a branch of knowledge;
in what discipline is his doctorate?teachers should be well trained in their subjectanthropology is the study of human beingsDisciplinenoun
a system of rules of conduct or method of practice;
he quickly learned the discipline of prison routinefor such a plan to work requires disciplineDisciplinenoun
the trait of being well behaved;
he insisted on discipline among the troopsDisciplinenoun
training to improve strength or self-control
Disciplinenoun
the act of punishing;
the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they receivedDisciplineverb
train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control;
Parents must discipline their childrenIs this dog trained?Disciplineverb
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience;
The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently
