discrete

adjective

dis·crete di-ˈskrēt How to pronounce discrete (audio)

ˈdis-ˌ

: constituting a separate entity : individually distinct

several discrete sections

: consisting of distinct or unconnected elements : noncontinuous

: taking on or having a finite or countably infinite number of values

discrete probabilities

a discrete random variable

discretely adverb

discreteness noun

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

discrete

adjective

as in separate

not physically attached to another unit several discrete sections to this vast medical complex, including a college of pharmacology and a research center

Synonyms & Similar Words

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separate
single
detached
unconnected
private
disconnected
independent
freestanding
individual
unattached
free
self-contained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

connected
attached
joined
linked
adjoining

Synonym Chooser

The words distinct and separate are common synonyms of discrete. While all three words mean "not being each and every one the same," discrete strongly emphasizes individuality and lack of connection.

broke the job down into discrete stages

The meanings of distinct and discrete largely overlap; however, distinct indicates that something is distinguished by the mind or eye as being apart or different from others.

two distinct versions

The synonyms separate and discrete are sometimes interchangeable, but separate often stresses lack of connection or a difference in identity between two things.

separate rooms

单词	discrete
释义	discrete adjective dis·crete di-ˈskrēt 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 detached disconnected free freestanding separate single unattached unconnected See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Kids Definition discrete adjective dis·crete di-ˈskrēt : separate entry 2 sense 3, distinct The report is divided into discrete sections. Medical Definition discrete adjective dis·crete dis-ˈkrēt, ˈdis-ˌ : characterized by distinct unconnected lesions discrete smallpox compare confluent sense 2 discrete adjective as in separate not physically attached to another unit several discrete sections to this vast medical complex, including a college of pharmacology and a research center Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance separate single detached unconnected private disconnected independent freestanding individual unattached free self-contained Antonyms & Near Antonyms connected attached joined linked adjoining Synonym Chooser The words distinct and separate are common synonyms of discrete. While all three words mean "not being each and every one the same," discrete strongly emphasizes individuality and lack of connection. broke the job down into discrete stages The meanings of distinct and discrete largely overlap; however, distinct indicates that something is distinguished by the mind or eye as being apart or different from others. two distinct versions The synonyms separate and discrete are sometimes interchangeable, but separate often stresses lack of connection or a difference in identity between two things. separate rooms
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discrete

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