self-discipline
|self-dis-ci-pline|
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/ˈsɛlf ˌdɪsəplɪn/
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/ˈsɛlf ˌdɪsɪplɪn/
self-control
Etymology
'self-discipline' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own person,' and 'discipline,' which comes from Latin 'disciplina,' meaning 'instruction' or 'training.'
'discipline' changed from the Old French word 'descepline' and eventually became the modern English word 'discipline.'
Initially, 'discipline' meant 'instruction' or 'training,' but over time it evolved to include the concept of self-regulation and control.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.
He showed great self-discipline by sticking to his diet.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39