Background
Background noun - The physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed.
Discipline and background are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discipline" instead a noun "Background".
Discipline
Discipline noun - A region of activity, knowledge, or influence.
Background and discipline are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Background" instead a noun "Discipline".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| specific | specific background | specific discipline |
| complex | complex background | complex discipline |
| true | true background | true discipline |
| proper | proper background | proper discipline |
| Other adjectives: single, poor, strong, entire, real, little, main, new, religious, military, extra, different, scientific, racial, medical. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- The Martian by Andrew Weir is very accurate in regards to physics, chemistry, orbital mechanics, and botany, which is very impressive for an author with no background in an academic discipline.
Source: Mohs / Speculative Science -
Discipline, Beat, and Three of a Perfect Pair each have a symbol, the band name, and album name on a solid-color background.
Source: Music / King Crimson -
Good trigger discipline in general, along with characters reloading weapons frequently during the bank shootout (although only Shiherlis's is given focus, the others can been seen reloading in the background of several shots).
Source: Film / Heat
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