DISCIPLINABLE

Etymology

Adjective

disciplinable (comparative more disciplinable, superlative most disciplinable)

That can be instructed (by discipline); able to be taught.

For which one is liable to be disciplined or punished.

(obsolete) Relating to discipline; disciplinary.

Synonyms

• disciplinal, disciplinary

• docile, teachable

Source: Wiktionary


Dis"ci*plin*a*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. F. disciplinable. See Discipline.]

1. Capable of being disciplined or improved by instruction and training.

2. Liable or deserving to be disciplined; subject to disciplinary punishment; as, a disciplinable offense.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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