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Definition of disciplinary

disciplinary

/ˈdɪs.ə.pləˌnɛr.i/
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• adjective

1

Relating to or intended to enforce discipline, order, or punishment for misconduct.

Example

"The employee faced disciplinary action after repeatedly violating company safety protocols."

2

Relating to a particular branch of academic study or field of knowledge.

Example

"The research conference encouraged scholars to cross traditional disciplinary boundaries."

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• Rhymes for disciplinary

• Nearby Words

disciple
discipleship
disciplinarian
disciplinary
discipline
disciplined
disclaim

Word Origin & Etymology

From Medieval Latin disciplinarius, from Latin disciplina ('instruction, tuition, order'), derived from discipulus ('pupil, learner').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disciplinary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disciplinary
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