discrete

UK /dɪˈskɹiːt/ US /dɪˈskɹiːt/
adj 6

Definitions

adj

1

Separate; distinct; individual; non-continuous.

a government with three discrete divisions

There are two laws discrete, / Not reconciled,— / Law for man, and law for thing; / The last builds town and fleet, / But it runs wild, / And doth the man unking.

2

That can be perceived individually, not as connected to, or part of, something else.

3

Consisting of or permitting only distinct values drawn from a finite, countable set.

a discrete sum

4

Having separate electronic components, such as individual diodes, transistors and resistors, as opposed to integrated circuitry.

5

Having separate and independent channels of audio, as opposed to multiplexed stereo or quadraphonic, or other multi-channel sound.

adj

1

Obsolete form of discreet.

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