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time-honored discipline

[tʌɪm ˈɒnərd ˈdɪsəplɪn]
noun phrasefemininepl: time-honored disciplines / disciplinas consagradas pelo tempo
disciplina consagrada pelo tempo
1. A field of study, practice, or system of rules that has been respected and maintained for many years or centuries
Martial arts is a time-honored discipline that emphasizes respect and self-improvement.
Artes marciais é uma disciplina consagrada pelo tempo que enfatiza respeito e auto-aperfeiçoamento.
2. An established and traditional method or practice that has proven its value over generations
Classical music remains a time-honored discipline in many conservatories.
A música clássica permanece uma disciplina consagrada pelo tempo em muitos conservatórios.
Synonyms
established disciplinetraditional practiceancient craftlongstanding fieldvenerable discipline
Antonyms
modern innovationnew disciplinecontemporary practiceexperimental method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
disciplina consagrada pelo tempo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
disciplina tradicional de longa data
Common in academic contexts
Portugal
disciplina centenária
Emphasizes centuries-old tradition

Related Idioms & Phrases

tried and true discipline
discipline passed down through generations
discipline standing the test of time
disciplina que resiste ao tempo
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