adjective

discrete

separate, distinct, individual

The course is divided into ten discrete units.

The course is divided into ten discrete units.

These are two discrete issues that we must consider.

These are two discrete issues that we must consider.

((discrete)) + noun separate/distinct The project has several discrete stages.

Synonyms: separate, distinct, individual; Antonyms: continuous, connected

From Latin 'discretus', meaning 'separated'. It comes from 'dis-' (apart) and 'cernere' (to separate).

Don't confuse 'discrete' (separate) with 'discreet' (tactful). Think of 'discrete' items as being separate, like the concrete blocks in a wall are discrete units.

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