Middle English discrete, discret, discreet — more at discreet Note: The adjective discrete is etymologically identical with discreet, of which it was originally a simple spelling variant.

Discrete definition: apart or detached from others; separate; distinct.. See examples of DISCRETE used in a sentence.

Discreet means on the down low, under the radar, careful, but discrete means individual or detached. They come from the same ultimate source, the Latin discrētus, for separated or …

DISCRETE definition: 1. clearly separate or different in shape or form: 2. clearly separate or different in shape or…. Learn more.

discrete in American English (dɪˈskrit ) adjective Origin: ME discret: see discreet

Define discrete. discrete synonyms, discrete pronunciation, discrete translation, English dictionary definition of discrete. constituting a separate thing; distinct; different; individual; unconnected …

Definition of discrete adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.