Etym. discipline (n.) directly from Latin disciplina “instruction given, teaching, learning, knowledge,” also “object of instruction, knowledge, science, military discipline,” from discipulus. Meaning “branch of instruction or education” is first recorded late 14c. Meaning “military training” is from late 15c.; that of “orderly conduct as a result of training” is from c. 1500.
Definition
- Involving two or more academic, scientific, or artistic disciplines (Merriam-Webster.com).
- The combining of two or more academic disciplines, fields of study, professions, technologies or departments (dictionary.reference.com).
- Of or relating to more than one branch of knowledge (oxforddictionaries.com).
See also: MULTIDISCIPLINARY