discrete — individually separate and distinct
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: individually separate and distinct
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈskriːt/
Korean meaning: 개별적인, 구분되는, 별개의
Korean pronunciation: 디**스크**리트
Example Sentences
- My professor loves discrete math so much, he counts sheep in binary code.
- The survey uses discrete response options: strongly agree, agree, neutral, disagree, strongly disagree.
- Unlike height which is continuous, shoe size comes in discrete values.
discrete
ADJECTIVE//dɪˈskriːt//
individually separate and distinct
A student sorts colored pencils into discrete compartments by color
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Origin
From Latin 'discretus', the past participle of 'discernere' meaning 'to separate' or 'to distinguish'. The prefix 'dis-' means apart, and 'cernere' means to sift or distinguish.
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“My professor loves discrete math so much, he counts sheep in binary code.”
“The survey uses discrete response options: strongly agree, agree, neutral, disagree, strongly disagree.”
“Unlike height which is continuous, shoe size comes in discrete values.”
“The robot's movements were discrete and jerky, like it was dancing to dubstep.”
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