Disciplinary
12 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to discipline, especially as a means of correction or punishment. It can also refer to a particular field of study or branch of knowledge.
“The employee faced disciplinary action after violating company safety policies.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪsɪˈplɪnəri/
Syllables
dis·ci·pli·nar·y
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Wordle
Contains multiple 'I' vowels and the 'ARY' suffix; features the 'DISC' opening pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 19 points; the 'Y' and 'P' tiles offer strong scoring opportunities
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