English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

disciplina — meaning in English

Latin → English · translate English → Latin instead

English meaning

  • discipline noun The practice of training yourself or others to follow rules and control behaviour.
  • education noun The process of teaching or learning, especially in schools.
  • instruction noun A statement telling someone what to do, or a set of such statements.
  • method noun A particular way or process of doing something.
  • science noun The systematic study of the natural world through observation and experiment.
  • study verb To spend time learning about a subject, often in preparation for an exam or qualification.
  • teaching noun A belief or principle put forward by a religious, philosophical, or other respected authority.
  • training noun Instruction and practice given to develop a skill or ability.

Senses

disciplina is used for these senses in English:

  • education (uncountable) The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.
  • instruction (uncountable) The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.
  • method (countable) A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).
  • science (countable) A particular discipline or branch of knowledge that is natural, measurable or consisting of systematic principles rather than intuition or technical skill. [from 14th c.]
  • study Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning.
  • teaching Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.
  • training The activity of imparting and acquiring skills.

discipline — full definition

  1. noun The practice of training yourself or others to follow rules and control behaviour.
  2. noun A particular branch of knowledge or study.
  3. verb To train someone to behave in a controlled way, or to punish them for breaking rules.

education — full definition

  1. noun The process of teaching or learning, especially in schools.
  2. noun The knowledge, skills, and understanding gained through learning.

Related Latin words