discrete
/dɪˈskɹiːt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Separate; distinct; individual; non-continuous.
Adjective
Examples
a government with three discrete divisions
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
That can be perceived individually, not as connected to, or part of, something else.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “discrete” mean?
Separate; distinct; individual; non-continuous.
Is “discrete” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.