Subdiscipline vs. Discipline

Subdiscipline vs. Discipline — Is There a Difference?
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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.

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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.

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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 beings

Disciplinenoun

a system of rules of conduct or method of practice;

he quickly learned the discipline of prison routinefor such a plan to work requires discipline

Disciplinenoun

the trait of being well behaved;

he insisted on discipline among the troops

Disciplinenoun

training to improve strength or self-control

Disciplinenoun

the act of punishing;

the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received

Disciplineverb

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