discrete

[ dih-skreet ]

/ dɪˈskrit /

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adjective

apart or detached from others; separate; distinct: six discrete parts.

consisting of or characterized by distinct or individual parts; discontinuous.

Mathematics.

(of a topology or topological space) having the property that every subset is an open set.
defined only for an isolated set of points: a discrete variable.
using only arithmetic and algebra; not involving calculus: discrete methods.

Origin of discrete

1350–1400; Middle English <Latin discrētus separated; see discreet

SYNONYMS FOR discrete

1 different, individual, unconnected.

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OTHER WORDS FROM discrete

dis·crete·ly, adverbdis·crete·ness, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH discrete

discreet, discrete

Words nearby discrete

discreditable, discreet, discrepancies, discrepancy, discrepant, discrete, discrete variable, discretion, discretional, discretionary, discretionary account

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Example sentences from the Web for discrete

In 1990, Keresztély Corrádi and Sándor Szabó came up with just such a discrete object.
Computer Search Settles 90-Year-Old Math Problem|Kevin Hartnett|August 19, 2020|Quanta Magazine
In other words, rather than looking at nematode worm genes, we have a discrete population of humans who’ve already won the genetic lottery when it comes to aging.
The Secret to a Long, Healthy Life Is in the Genes of the Oldest Humans Alive|Shelly Fan|August 10, 2020|Singularity Hub
Backlinks should be included in a discrete and meaningful way.
Nine mistakes to avoid when contacting websites for backlinks|Raj Dosanjh|July 29, 2020|Search Engine Watch
Molecular biologists must pinpoint which genes out of many thousands interact as a discrete network to produce a given trait.
What Is an Individual? Biology Seeks Clues in Information Theory.|Jordana Cepelewicz|July 16, 2020|Quanta Magazine

To break these tasks down into little discrete jobs that could be performed really without much skill or knowledge.
Honey, I Grew the Economy (Ep. 399)|Stephen J. Dubner|December 5, 2019|Freakonomics
At this point, the output becomes the digital, discrete signal.
The Computer That Replicates a Human Brain|Dale Eisinger|May 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was carried out over a period of a little more than two years in four discrete, limited-time operations.
Why Is Malaysia Hiding Its Report on MH370?|Clive Irving|April 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Executive is elected in broad national elections in which discrete and insular minorities carry less weight.
Senate Democrats Just Took Us a Step Closer to the Imperial Presidency|David Frum|December 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Looking at New York City as a discrete economic unit can be misleading.
Can Bill de Blasio Fix New York’s Income Inequality?|David Freedlander|September 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Instead, like Israel, the rest of the world ought make measured judgments about discrete threats beyond its borders.
Why We Won't Secure Syria's Chemical Weapons|Daniel Trombly|February 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
They distinguished always most carefully between continuous magnitudes and the discrete series of numbers.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6|Various
Emminghaus describes a discrete and a more confluent variety.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
This then is the element common to number (the discrete quantity), and to continuous dimension.
Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 3|Plotinos (Plotinus)
Discrete subdivisions of energy are recognized which may be called charged particles without losing their significance.
A Brief Account of Radio-activity|Francis Preston Venable
Where it is discrete two portions of it can be compared, as to magnitude, by counting; where continuous, by measurement.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6|Various

British Dictionary definitions for discrete

discrete

/ (dɪsˈkriːt) /

adjective

separate or distinct in form or concept

consisting of distinct or separate parts

statistics

(of a variable) having consecutive values that are not infinitesimally close, so that its analysis requires summation rather than integration
(of a distribution) relating to a discrete variableCompare continuous (def. 4)

Derived forms of discrete

discretely, adverbdiscreteness, noun

Word Origin for discrete

C14: from Latin discrētus separated, set apart; see discreet

undefined discrete

Avoid confusion with discreet

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for discrete

discrete

[ dĭ-skrēt′ ]

adj.

Not joined to or incorporated with another; separate; distinct.

单词	discrete
释义	discrete [ dih-skreet ] / dɪˈskrit / SEE SYNONYMS FOR discrete ON THESAURUS.COM adjective apart or detached from others; separate; distinct: six discrete parts. consisting of or characterized by distinct or individual parts; discontinuous. Mathematics. (of a topology or topological space) having the property that every subset is an open set. defined only for an isolated set of points: a discrete variable. using only arithmetic and algebra; not involving calculus: discrete methods. Origin of discrete 1350–1400; Middle English <Latin discrētus separated; see discreet SYNONYMS FOR discrete 1 different, individual, unconnected. SEE SYNONYMS FOR discrete ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM discrete dis·crete·ly, adverbdis·crete·ness, noun WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH discrete discreet, discrete Words nearby discrete discreditable, discreet, discrepancies, discrepancy, discrepant, discrete, discrete variable, discretion, discretional, discretionary, discretionary account Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for discrete In 1990, Keresztély Corrádi and Sándor Szabó came up with just such a discrete object. Computer Search Settles 90-Year-Old Math Problem\|Kevin Hartnett\|August 19, 2020\|Quanta Magazine In other words, rather than looking at nematode worm genes, we have a discrete population of humans who’ve already won the genetic lottery when it comes to aging. The Secret to a Long, Healthy Life Is in the Genes of the Oldest Humans Alive\|Shelly Fan\|August 10, 2020\|Singularity Hub Backlinks should be included in a discrete and meaningful way. Nine mistakes to avoid when contacting websites for backlinks\|Raj Dosanjh\|July 29, 2020\|Search Engine Watch Molecular biologists must pinpoint which genes out of many thousands interact as a discrete network to produce a given trait. What Is an Individual? Biology Seeks Clues in Information Theory.\|Jordana Cepelewicz\|July 16, 2020\|Quanta Magazine To break these tasks down into little discrete jobs that could be performed really without much skill or knowledge. Honey, I Grew the Economy (Ep. 399)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|December 5, 2019\|Freakonomics At this point, the output becomes the digital, discrete signal. The Computer That Replicates a Human Brain\|Dale Eisinger\|May 1, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It was carried out over a period of a little more than two years in four discrete, limited-time operations. Why Is Malaysia Hiding Its Report on MH370?\|Clive Irving\|April 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Executive is elected in broad national elections in which discrete and insular minorities carry less weight. Senate Democrats Just Took Us a Step Closer to the Imperial Presidency\|David Frum\|December 1, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Looking at New York City as a discrete economic unit can be misleading. Can Bill de Blasio Fix New York’s Income Inequality?\|David Freedlander\|September 18, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Instead, like Israel, the rest of the world ought make measured judgments about discrete threats beyond its borders. Why We Won't Secure Syria's Chemical Weapons\|Daniel Trombly\|February 1, 2013\|DAILY BEAST They distinguished always most carefully between continuous magnitudes and the discrete series of numbers. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6\|Various Emminghaus describes a discrete and a more confluent variety. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I\|Various This then is the element common to number (the discrete quantity), and to continuous dimension. Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 3\|Plotinos (Plotinus) Discrete subdivisions of energy are recognized which may be called charged particles without losing their significance. A Brief Account of Radio-activity\|Francis Preston Venable Where it is discrete two portions of it can be compared, as to magnitude, by counting; where continuous, by measurement. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6\|Various British Dictionary definitions for discrete discrete / (dɪsˈkriːt) / adjective separate or distinct in form or concept consisting of distinct or separate parts statistics (of a variable) having consecutive values that are not infinitesimally close, so that its analysis requires summation rather than integration (of a distribution) relating to a discrete variableCompare continuous (def. 4) Derived forms of discrete discretely, adverbdiscreteness, noun Word Origin for discrete C14: from Latin discrētus separated, set apart; see discreet undefined discrete Avoid confusion with discreet Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to discrete distinct, various, disconnected, detached, different, discontinuous, diverse, separate, several, unattached Medical definitions for discrete discrete [ dĭ-skrēt′ ] adj. Not joined to or incorporated with another; separate; distinct. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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discrete

adjective

Origin of discrete

SYNONYMS FOR discrete

OTHER WORDS FROM discrete

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH discrete

Words nearby discrete

Example sentences from the Web for discrete

British Dictionary definitions for discrete

adjective

Derived forms of discrete

Word Origin for discrete

undefined discrete

Words related to discrete

Medical definitions for discrete

adj.