discrete
Prononciation : [dɪˈskrit]
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Contexte : « mathematics »
(adjective) when something is separate or distinct from others. It means that the things are not connected and can be counted individually, like how you can have separate pieces of candy.
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The math problem had discrete numbers that could be added together.
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The continuous line of crayons on the table was not discrete; they were all connected.
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Can you show me discrete items in this example?
Contexte : « science »
(adjective) often refers to distinct parts of a whole. It helps us understand the different bits that make something up, like how there are discrete stages in a butterfly's life.
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In his research, he defined discrete phases of the experiment.
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The liquid didn't have discrete layers; it was all mixed together.
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What are the discrete steps in the process of photosynthesis?
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