'discipline' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'disciplina,' where 'discipulus' meant 'pupil' or 'learner.' 'Specific' comes from Latin 'specificus,' meaning 'pertaining to a species.'

'discipline' changed from the Old French word 'descepline' and eventually became the modern English word 'discipline.' 'Specific' evolved from the Latin 'specificus' through Middle English.

Initially, 'discipline' meant 'instruction' or 'knowledge,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a branch of knowledge.' 'Specific' has largely retained its original meaning of 'particular' or 'distinct.'