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discrete

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discrete /dɪˈskriːt/ adjective
discrete
/dɪˈskriːt/
adjective
Learner's definition of DISCRETE
formal
: separate and different from each other各别的；分离的；各自独立的
◊ Do not confuse discrete with discreet.

— discretely

adverb
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 9082 COCA: 9847

discrete

adjective

dis·​crete di-ˈskrēt How to pronounce discrete (audio)
ˈdis-ˌ
1
: constituting a separate entity : individually distinct
several discrete sections
2
a
: consisting of distinct or unconnected elements : noncontinuous
b
: taking on or having a finite or countably infinite number of values
discrete probabilities
a discrete random variable
discretely adverb
discreteness noun

Synonyms

Choose the Right Synonym for discrete

distinct, separate, discrete mean not being each and every one the same.

distinct indicates that something is distinguished by the mind or eye as being apart or different from others.

two distinct versions

separate often stresses lack of connection or a difference in identity between two things.

separate rooms

discrete strongly emphasizes individuality and lack of connection.

broke the job down into discrete stages

Example Sentences

The idea is to disconnect the memory from the reactions to the memory, so that although the memory of the traumatic event remains, the everyday things that can trigger fear and panic, such as trash blowing across the interstate or a car backfiring … are restored to insignificance. The trauma thus becomes a discrete event, not a constant, self-replicating, encompassing condition. Sue Halpern, New Yorker, 19 May 2008 Eliminating stress entirely is not an option. If there are discrete sources of stress in your life—a relationship, a job, a health problem—you can and should take action to try to mitigate them. But my experience is that we all are subject to a kind of conservation law of stress. If stress recedes in one area, it seems to increase in another. Time, 17 Oct. 2005 The newer, digital phones broadcast their communications in discrete bursts of energy, whereas analog devices employ continuous signals. Janet Raloff, Science News, 12 Feb. 2000 several discrete sections to this vast medical complex, including a college of pharmacology and a research center
Recent Examples on the Web There are alternative soundbar systems around this price that support Atmos and come with a subwoofer and discrete satellite speakers. Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, 11 May 2022 In more discrete terms, one-sided moves like that from USDJPY PY -0.6% draws on ever greater risks to prompt a reversal. John Kicklighter, Forbes, 11 July 2022 There are two discrete locations where the four tiers can be located. Jordan Mcquown, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 Her personal and public landscapes are not discrete. Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2021 The base model will be fine, but most will want to upgrade to a discrete graphics card — and anyone that does will be extremely happy. Christian De Looper, BGR, 30 July 2022 Of course, the ThinkPad Extreme with its discrete RTX 3070 graphics card blew away the other machines here. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 8 July 2022 Hanzman, meanwhile, had ordered a trial on one discrete issue, only to reverse course and sign an order to try all outstanding claims. Christian Red, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021 Joan and Jayne Michael opted to divide the ground floor into discrete spaces. Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 13 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English discrete, discret, discreet — more at discreet

Note: The adjective discrete is etymologically identical with discreet, of which it was originally a simple spelling variant. The consistent discrimination of the two senses by spelling, with discrete corresponding more closely to classical Latin in both form and meaning, dates from the 18th century.

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of discrete was in the 14th century
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