dis·ci·plin·able \|disə|plinəbəl, ˈdisəplə̇n-, ˈdisplə̇n-, də̇ˈsiplə̇n-\adjective Etymology: Middle French, from Late Latin disciplinabilis, from Latin disciplina teaching, instruction + -abilis -able — more at discipline 1.: capable of being disciplined or instructed : teachable 2.: liable or deserving to be disciplined : subject to disciplinary punishment < a disciplinable offense >