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dis·ci·plin·a·ble

(dĭs′ə-plĭn′ə-bəl, dĭs′ə-plĭn′-)
adj.
1. Deserving of or subject to discipline: a disciplinable misdeed.
2. Responsive to training; easily taught.
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dis•ci•plin•a•ble

(ˈdɪs əˌplɪn ə bəl)

adj.
1. subject to or meriting discipline.
2. capable of being instructed.
[1425–75; < Middle French < Late Latin]
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