Discrete element methods are relatively computationally intensive, which limits either the length of a simulation or the number of particles.

It provides advantages both of classical cellular automaton and discrete element methods.

This one was aimed at combating the singular evil of road-pricing, and - once it had finally finished with assertion - its argument consisted of four discrete elements.

When all elements are properly coordinated, the discrete elements become almost invisible to the untrained eye.

More specifically, it contains discrete elements of one medium which are dispersed in a continuous second medium.