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discrete

/dɪsˈkɹiːt/

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adjective

Separate; distinct; individual; non-continuous.

Examples :

"a government with three discrete divisions"

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adjective

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

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "The LEGO set came with many discrete pieces that I had to assemble to build the car." "

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adjective

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

Examples :

"The vintage radio used a discrete circuit design, with each transistor and resistor individually soldered to the board, unlike modern radios that use integrated circuits. "

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

Examples :

"The sound engineer preferred using discrete microphones, one for each instrument, to capture a cleaner and more separated sound for the band's recording. "

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

Examples :

"Because each student in the class has their own separate desk and learning space, with no overlap or shared areas, we can describe the arrangement as a discrete topological space. "

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adjective

Disjunctive; containing a disjunctive or discretive clause.

Examples :

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

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