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Discrete
dis-KREET
/dɪˈskriːt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Discrete
Dictionary meaning
Individually separate and distinct; not continuous.
Examples
- The data was collected at discrete intervals of 10 minutes.
Pronunciation tips
Identically pronounced to 'discreet'. 'DiscrEte = sEparatE' (both words have double 'e').
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