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adjective \ˈdi-sə-plə-ˌner-ē, especially British ˌdi-sə-ˈpli-nə-rē\Definition of DISCIPLINARY
1
a : of or relating to discipline <disciplinary problems> b : designed to correct or punish breaches of discipline <took disciplinary action>
2
: of or relating to a particular field of study <disciplinary specialization>
— dis·ci·plin·ar·i·ly \ˌdi-sə-plə-ˈner-ə-lē\ adverb
— dis·ci·plin·ar·i·ty \-ˈnar-ə-tē\ noun
See Examples of DISCIPLINARY
- The committee is considering disciplinary measures against him.
- <called for disciplinary actions in response to the outrageous behavior>
First Known Use of DISCIPLINARY
1598
Related to DISCIPLINARY
- Synonyms
- castigating, chastening, chastising, correcting, correctional, corrective, punitive, disciplining, penal, penalizing
- Antonyms
- nonpunitive
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Rhymes with DISCIPLINARY
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