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discipline
What does discipline mean?
discipline (noun): a controlled behavior; self-control.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use discipline in a sentence?
- What that kid wants is some discipline! (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Words related to discipline
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “discipline” mean?
any period of seven consecutive days
Not quite: that's what week means.
condensed water falling from a cloud
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a controlled behavior; self-control
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the residential area near one's home
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