Definitions for discrete
dɪˈskritdis·crete

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. discrete, distinctadjective

   constituting a separate entity or part

   "a government with three discrete divisions"; "on two distinct occasions"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. discreteadjective

   Separate; distinct; individual; Non-continuous.

2. discreteadjective

   That can be perceived individually and not as connected to, or part of something else.

3. discreteadjective

   Having separate electronic components, such as individual resistors and inductors the opposite of integrated circuitry.

4. discreteadjective

   Having separate and independent channels of audio, as opposed to multiplexed stereo or quadraphonic, or other multi-channel sound.

5. discreteadjective

   Having each singleton subset open: said of a topological space or a topology.

6. Etymology: From discret, from discretus, from past participle of discernere.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Discreteadjective

   Etymology: discretus, Latin.

   1. Distinct; disjoined; not continuous.

   Discrete quantity, or different individuals, are measured by number, without any breaking continuity, that is, in things that have continuity, as continued quantity and motion. Matthew Hale, Origin. of Mankind.

   2. Disjunctive; as, I resign my life, but not my honour, is a discrete proposition.3. Discrete proportionis when the ratio between two pairs of numbers or quantities is the same; but there is not the same proportion between all the four: thus, 6:8::3:4. John Harris

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Discrete

   Discrete in science is the opposite of continuous: something that is separate; distinct; individual.

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1. discrete

   Discrete generally refers to something that is distinct or separate rather than continuous or connected. It often refers to individual or separate values or elements in mathematics or statistics. It can also refer to separate and distinct parts in a system or series.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Discreteadjective

   separate; distinct; disjunct

2. Discreteadjective

   disjunctive; containing a disjunctive or discretive clause; as, "I resign my life, but not my honor," is a discrete proposition

3. Discreteadjective

   separate; not coalescent; -- said of things usually coalescent

4. Discreteverb

   to separate

5. Etymology: [L. discretus, p. p. of discernere. See Discreet.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Discrete

   dis-krēt′, adj. separate: consisting of distinct parts: referring to distinct objects—opposite of concrete.—adv. Discrete′ly.—n. Discrete′ness.—adj. Discret′ive, separating: disjunctive.—adv. Discret′ively. [A doublet of discreet.]

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1. Discrete

   Discreet vs. Discrete -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Discreet and Discrete.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Discrete

   distinctly separated.

Anagrams for discrete »

1. discreet

2. desertic

3. creedist

How to pronounce discrete?

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How to say discrete in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of discrete in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of discrete in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of discrete in a Sentence

1. David Gibbs:

   The benefit of things like Taco Bells Mexican Pizza is the connection it has with consumers... and the halo it provides to the brand, it's just as much about the buzz... and the relevance it creates for our brand as it is about the discrete amount of sales.

2. Zachary Goldman:

   It's discrete, and it doesn't involve dismantling the architecture of sanctions that has been built up painstakingly over the last five years.

3. Noel White:

   The discrete challenges we've encountered this quarter now lead us to believe we will fall short of our previously stated guidance.

4. Scott Morrison:

   This outcome demonstrates the value of discrete behind-the-scenes work of officials in resolving complex and sensitive consular cases in close partnership with other governments.

5. Diana Rose:

   When people start engaging with things like astrology and Tarot and spirituality, a lot of them just see it all as one, instead of a bunch of discrete approaches to engaging with the world, or engaging outside of the boundaries of scientific materialism.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=discrete
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Discrete
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=discrete
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discrete
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discrete
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=discrete
8. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=discrete