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disciplinable

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈdɪsɪplɪnəb(ə)l/

1

adj

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: docile, educatable, instructible, teachable, tutorable

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

For which one is liable to be disciplined or punished.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a disciplinable offence

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: castigable, chastisable, disciplinable, penal, punishable, statutable, subpenal

Antonyms: none provided

3

adj

Meaning 3

Relating to discipline; disciplinary.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: disciplinal, disciplinary

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From discipline + -able and from Latin disciplinabilis.