Definition

Deserving of discipline or capable of being trained or taught.

Example

The students were considered disciplinable because they responded well to guidance.

Conversation

I think kids are often very disciplinable if given the right guidance.

That's true! They really respond well to positive reinforcement.

Yeah, it's all about being consistent and patient with them.

Absolutely, and it makes a big difference in their behavior.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disciplinable → It is formed from "disciplin" (from Latin "disciplina", meaning instruction or training) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "disciplinable" refers to something that is capable of being instructed or trained.

Memory Tip

Think of 'discipline' as instruction or training, and remember that 'disciplinable' means something that can be trained or instructed.

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