B2 adjective Neutre

discipline

/ˈdɪsəplɪnd/

The adjective form 'disciplined' describes a person or behavior that shows a controlled and organized way of working or living. It implies the ability to follow rules or a specific code of conduct without needing external supervision.

Exemples

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1

She is very disciplined about her daily meditation routine.

She shows strong self-control regarding her daily meditation habits.

2

The committee commended the research team for their disciplined adherence to the safety protocol.

The group was praised for strictly following the safety rules.

3

I wish I were more disciplined when it comes to saving money.

I want to have better control over my spending habits.

Famille de mots

Nom
discipline
Verb
discipline
Adverbe
disciplinedly
Adjectif
disciplined
Apparenté
disciplinarian
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'disciple' (a student) following a strict 'line'—that is being 'discip-line-d'.

Quiz rapide

To become a professional pianist, one must follow a very ____ practice routine.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : disciplined

Exemples

1

She is very disciplined about her daily meditation routine.

everyday

She shows strong self-control regarding her daily meditation habits.

2

The committee commended the research team for their disciplined adherence to the safety protocol.

formal

The group was praised for strictly following the safety rules.

3

I wish I were more disciplined when it comes to saving money.

informal

I want to have better control over my spending habits.

4

A disciplined analysis of the historical data reveals several recurring patterns.

academic

A systematic and rigorous study of the data shows common trends.

5

Our success is due to a disciplined approach to project management.

business

We succeeded because we managed the project in an organized and controlled way.

Famille de mots

Nom
discipline
Verb
discipline
Adverbe
disciplinedly
Adjectif
disciplined
Apparenté
disciplinarian

Collocations courantes

highly disciplined possessing a very high level of self-control
disciplined approach a way of doing something that is organized and follows rules
self-disciplined able to control oneself without outside help
disciplined mind a mental state that is focused and orderly
disciplined life a lifestyle characterized by routine and order

Phrases Courantes

maintain discipline

to keep a situation or oneself under control

a matter of discipline

something that requires self-control rather than luck

instill discipline

to teach someone to be controlled and obedient

Souvent confondu avec

discipline vs punishment

Discipline is about training and self-control, while punishment is a penalty for doing something wrong.

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Notes d'usage

When used as an adjective, 'disciplined' usually describes people, their actions, or their methods. It is a positive trait in professional and academic contexts.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the noun form 'discipline' where the adjective 'disciplined' is required (e.g., saying 'He is very discipline' instead of 'He is very disciplined').

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'disciple' (a student) following a strict 'line'—that is being 'discip-line-d'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'disciplina', meaning instruction, knowledge, or training given to a learner.

Modèles grammaticaux

Usually functions as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'be' or 'become' Can be used as an attributive adjective before a noun
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Contexte culturel

In many Western and Asian cultures, being disciplined is considered a core value for achieving success in education and sports.

Quiz rapide

To become a professional pianist, one must follow a very ____ practice routine.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : disciplined

Mots lis

overcredant

C1

To accord excessive belief or trust to a statement, theory, or individual without sufficient verification. It describes the act of being overly ready to accept something as true, often disregarding critical analysis or conflicting evidence.

overmercery

C1

Relating to an excessive or obsessive focus on trade, commerce, and the buying or selling of goods. It describes a mindset where mercantile interests and the pursuit of commercial profit override social, ethical, or aesthetic considerations.

multihabacy

C1

To maintain a presence or existence across multiple habitats, environments, or distinct social spheres simultaneously. It describes the active process of adapting to and functioning within diverse physical or conceptual spaces.

foretheist

C1

To prefigure or establish a theological framework or belief in a deity before a main religious system becomes dominant. It is often used in academic contexts to describe the historical anticipation of a specific religious shift.

hyperultimness

C1

To reach or push a process, system, or state to its absolute final and most extreme limit of completion or perfection. It involves the deliberate act of maximizing every possible variable to achieve a definitive, ultimate result.

adnegation

C1

Adnegation is a formal term referring to the act of denial or refusal. It is most commonly used in legal, philosophical, or highly formal contexts to describe the rejection of a claim, request, or proposition.

synannous

C1

A botanical term used as a noun to refer to a plant species or specimen in which the leaves and flowers appear at the same time. It describes a specific phenological state where the vegetative and reproductive stages of a plant's annual cycle overlap perfectly.

unsumcide

C1

To intentionally dismantle a summary or total conclusion, often by breaking a consolidated result back down into its original disparate parts. It is typically used in analytical contexts to describe the invalidation or reversal of an aggregated data set.

innascible

C1

Describing something that cannot be born or has no beginning or origin. It is a highly specialized term used primarily in theology and philosophy to refer to uncreated or eternal beings.

nonanthropancy

C1

The state or quality of being non-human or the absence of human involvement, characteristics, and perspectives. It refers to entities, systems, or environments that exist or operate independently of human influence or anthropocentric values.

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