discrete

adjective
UK: /dɪˈskriːt/
US: /dɪˈskriːt/

  1. Separate and distinct; not continuous.

    1. The survey was divided into discrete sections for easier analysis.
    2. Each task in the project was handled as a discrete activity with its own timeline.

  2. Individually separate and distinct; consisting of unconnected distinct parts.

    1. The machine is composed of many discrete components.
    2. We can identify several discrete stages in the development of the project.

Synonyms

separate distinct individual unconnected

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "discrete" in English means: Separate and distinct; not continuous., Individually separate and distinct; consisting of unconnected distinct parts..

The phonetic transcription of "discrete" is /dɪˈskriːt/ in British English and /dɪˈskriːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "discrete": separate, distinct, individual, unconnected.

Example usage of "discrete": "The survey was divided into discrete sections for easier analysis.". More examples on the page.