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单词 discrete
释义 dis·crete
\dəˈskrēt, (ˈ)diˌs-, usu -ēd.+V\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin discretus — more at discreet
1.
 a. : possessed of definite identity or individuality : constituting a separate entity : detached, separate
  < the conclusion that gases are made of discrete units (molecules) — Lancelot Hogben >
  : having no organic or reciprocal relationship with others of its kind
  < human traits and abilities are not discrete, like sticks in a bundle, but interact with each other in highly complex ways — Educational Research Bulletin >
  : concerned with distinct or disconnected parts
 b. : characterized by discrete lesions
  < discrete smallpox >
  — compare confluent 2b
2. : consisting of distinct, unconnected, or unrelated parts : noncontinuous
 < regarded society as a discrete mass of individuals guided by blind egotism >
3. logic
 a. : containing a clause that expresses exception or opposition by means of particles like but, though, yet
  < “I resign my life but not my honor” is a discrete statement >
 b. : individually distinct but not generically different
 c. : having no content in common : not overlapping — used specifically of individuals
4. mathematics : capable of assuming, containing, or involving only a finite or countably infinite number of values, items, or objects : countable
Synonyms: see distinct
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