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discrete

Syllabification: (dis·crete)
Pronunciation: /disˈkrēt/
Definition of discrete

adjective

  • individually separate and distinct:speech sounds are produced as a continuous sound signal rather than discrete units

Derivatives

discretely

adverb

discreteness

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin discretus 'separate'; compare with discreet

On the difference between discrete and discreet, see discreet (usage).

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Definition of discrete in the British & World English dictionary

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