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- [dih-skreet]
- /dɪˈskrit/
- /disc.re.te.lei/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-skreet]
- /dɪˈskrit/
Definitions of discretely word
- adjective discretely apart or detached from others; separate; distinct: six discrete parts. 1
- adjective discretely consisting of or characterized by distinct or individual parts; discontinuous. 1
- adjective discretely Mathematics. (of a topology or topological space) having the property that every subset is an open set. defined only for an isolated set of points: a discrete variable. using only arithmetic and algebra; not involving calculus: discrete methods. 1
- noun discretely As a separate independent unit. 1
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Origin of discretely
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin discrētus separated; see discreet
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Parts of speech for Discretely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discretely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
discretely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discretely
adv discretely
- differently — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- independently — not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker.
- individually — one at a time; separately: The delegates were introduced individually.
- separately — to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.
- singly — apart from others; separately.
adverb discretely
- distinctly — in a distinct manner; clearly: Speak more distinctly.
Antonyms for discretely
adverb discretely
- jointly — together; in combination or partnership; in common: My brother and I own the farm jointly.
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