discrete
Произношение: [dɪˈskrit]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The math problem had discrete numbers that could be added together.
Пример
The continuous line of crayons on the table was not discrete; they were all connected.
Пример
Can you show me discrete items in this example?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
In his research, he defined discrete phases of the experiment.
Пример
The liquid didn't have discrete layers; it was all mixed together.
Пример
What are the discrete steps in the process of photosynthesis?
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