Middle English discrete, discret, discreet — more at discreet Note: The adjective discrete is etymologically identical with discreet, of which it was originally a simple spelling variant.

DISCRETE definition: apart or detached from others; separate; distinct. See examples of discrete used in a sentence.

Discreet means on the down low, under the radar, careful, but discrete means individual or detached. They come from the same ultimate source, the Latin discrētus, for separated or distinct, but discreet …

DISCRETE definition: 1. clearly separate or different in shape or form: 2. clearly separate or different in shape or…. Learn more.

Define discrete. discrete synonyms, discrete pronunciation, discrete translation, English dictionary definition of discrete. constituting a separate thing; distinct; different; individual; unconnected Not to …

discrete in American English (dɪˈskrit ) adjective Origin: ME discret: see discreet

Definition of discrete adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Oct 31, 2025 · From Old French discret, from Latin discrētus, past participle of discernō (“divide”), from dis- + cernō (“sift”). Doublet of discreet.

Origin of Discrete Middle English from Old French from Latin discrētus past participle of discernere to separate discern From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition From Old …

Discreet and discrete have the same origins but are different words. To remember, the e's are separated by the t in discrete, so that one means separate.