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disciplinary

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsɪˈplɪnəɹi/

The English word “disciplinary” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Having to do with discipline, or with the imposition of discipline.
  2. For the purpose of imposing punishment.
  3. Of or relating to an academic field of study.

noun

  1. A disciplinary action.
  2. A disciplinary report.

Etymology

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

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