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discrete

Pronunciation: [dɪˈskrit]

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Learn how to use discrete in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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?

Context: “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.

Example

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?

How to pronounce discrete

Pronunciation: [dɪˈskrit]

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