discrete

B1
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈkɹiːt/
Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Separate; distinct; individual; non-continuous.

Example Sentences
  • a government with three discrete divisions
2 Definition

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

3 Definition

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

4 Definition

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

5 Definition

Having each singleton subset open: said of a topological space or a topology.

6 Definition

Disjunctive; containing a disjunctive or discretive clause.

Example Sentences
  • "I resign my life, but not my honour" is a discrete proposition.