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- pronunciation:
- dih
skrit
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
separate and distinct.
Sand is made up of discrete particles.The teacher pronounced the word in discrete syllables.
- synonyms:
- different, distinct
- antonyms:
- bound, combined, connected, fused
- similar words:
- detached, disconnected, discontinuous, independent, separate, several
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| definition 2: |
composed of separate and distinct parts.
It is said that language is discrete.- synonyms:
- discontinuous, disjunctive
- antonyms:
- continuous
- similar words:
- intermittent, periodic, separated
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| related words: |
alone, different, specific |
| contrasting words: |
monolithic |
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| derivations: |
discretely (adv.), discreteness (n.) |
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