discipline and train share a recorded sense, so the question is not what they mean but which one fits. discipline means “a branch of knowledge”. train means “create by training and teaching”. train is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈdɪsəplən/
1.n.a branch of knowledge
“in what discipline is his doctorate?”
2.n.a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
“he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine”
3.n.the trait of being well behaved
“he insisted on discipline among the troops”
/ˈtɹeɪn/
1.v.create by training and teaching
“The old master is training world-class violinists”
2.v.undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
“She is training to be a teacher”
3.v.develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
“Parents must discipline their children”
| discipline | train | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɪsəplən/ | /ˈtɹeɪn/ |
| Said | DIS-uh-pluhn | trayn |
| Syllables | 3 | 1 |
| Letters | 10 | 5 |
| Parts of speech | noun, verb | verb, noun |
| Senses | 7 | 17 |
| How common | Common | Core |
| Synonyms | subject, subject area, subject field | develop, prepare, educate |
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