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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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