discreteadjective
uk/dɪˈskriːt/us/dɪˈskriːt/clearly separate or different in shape or form:
These small companies now have their own discrete identity.
Synonym
separate
independent
Note:
- Do not confuse with discreet.
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Separateness and isolation in space
- apart
- atomistic
- atomized
- bitty
- cloistered
- distance
- divorced
- freely
- give sth/sb a wide berth idiom
- hermetically sealed
- isolated
- loose
- parted
- privacy
- private
- purdah
- secluded
- uninhabited
- untethered
- wide
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discretely
adverb uk/dɪˈskriːt.li//dɪˈskriːt.li/
If it is found that certain elements have not been covered in the course, then they can be taught discretely.
Synonym
separately
Note:
- Do not confuse with discreetly.