disciplinary
UK: ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i | US: ˈdɪs.ə.plə.ner.i
adj. relating to discipline or controlled behavior
adj. involving or enforcing rules or correction
adj. pertaining to a specific academic field
The word "disciplinary" stems from the Latin "disciplina" (teaching, instruction), derived from "discipulus" (pupil). The root "disciplin-" reflects structured learning or training, while the suffix "-ary" (from Latin "-arius") forms adjectives indicating relation. Over time, the term expanded from education to broader contexts of rule enforcement and specialized fields.
The school has strict disciplinary policies for tardiness.
She faced disciplinary action for violating company guidelines.
His research spans multiple disciplinary boundaries.
The coach emphasized disciplinary drills to improve focus.
The journal publishes interdisciplinary and disciplinary studies alike.