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- Dictionarydiscrete/dɪˈskriːt/
adjective
- 1. individually separate and distinct: "speech sounds are produced as a continuous sound signal rather than discrete units"
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Discrete means constituting a separate entity or consisting of distinct elements. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of discrete and discreet.
Discrete means clearly separate or different in shape or form. It is often confused with discreet, which means careful or tactful. See definitions, synonyms, examples and translations of discrete.
Discrete means clearly separate or different in shape or form. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as mathematics, physics, and grammar, with synonyms and translations.
Discreet most commonly means tactful, prudent, or careful to avoid revealing things that may cause embarrassment, such as when communicating sensitive information, as in a discreet message or You can tell her, but be discreet about it.
Discrete means separate or divided. A discrete unit is a separate part of something larger. A room is a discrete space within a house, just as the crankshaft is a discrete part of a car engine. If something is discrete, it has its own space.
Discrete means separate and distinct from each other, or consisting of distinct parts. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as math, statistics, and electronics, with synonyms and pronunciation.
Discrete means separate and different from other things of the same type. Learn how to use this formal or specialist word with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.
