The difference between Discipline and Spontaneity

When used as nouns, discipline means a controlled behaviour, whereas spontaneity means the quality of being spontaneous.


Discipline is also verb with the meaning: to train someone by instruction and practice.

check bellow for the other definitions of Discipline and Spontaneity

  1. Discipline as a noun:

    A controlled behaviour; self-control.

  2. Discipline as a noun:

    An enforced compliance or control.

  3. Discipline as a noun:

    A systematic method of obtaining obedience.

  4. Discipline as a noun:

    A state of order based on submission to authority.

  5. Discipline as a noun:

    A punishment to train or maintain control.

  6. Discipline as a noun:

    A whip used for self-flagellation.

  7. Discipline as a noun:

    A set of rules regulating behaviour.

  8. Discipline as a noun:

    A flagellation as a means of obtaining sexual gratification.

  9. Discipline as a noun:

    A specific branch of knowledge or learning.

  10. Discipline as a noun:

    A category in which a certain art, sport or other activity belongs.

  1. Discipline as a verb (transitive):

    To train someone by instruction and practice.

  2. Discipline as a verb (transitive):

    To teach someone to obey authority.

  3. Discipline as a verb (transitive):

    To punish someone in order to (re)gain control.

  4. Discipline as a verb (transitive):

    To impose order on someone.

  1. Spontaneity as a noun (uncountable):

    The quality of being spontaneous.

  2. Spontaneity as a noun (countable):

    Spontaneous behaviour.

  3. Spontaneity as a noun (biology):

    The tendency to undergo change, characteristic of both animal and vegetable organisms, and not restrained or checked by the environment.

  4. Spontaneity as a noun (biology):

    The tendency to activity of muscular tissue, including the voluntary muscles, when in a state of healthful vigour and refreshment.