Synonyms for discrete
dɪˈskritdis·crete

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:5.0 / 2 votes

1. discreteadjective

   Antonyms:
   continuous

2. discreteadjective

   Antonyms:
   continuous

3. discreteadjective

   Antonyms:
   continuous

4. discreteadjective

   Antonyms:
   continuous

5. discreteadjective

   Antonyms:
   continuous

6. discreteadjective

   Antonyms:
   continuous

7. discreteadjective

   Antonyms:
   multiplexed, integrated

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:2.3 / 4 votes

1. discrete, distinctadjective

   constituting a separate entity or part

   "a government with three discrete divisions"; "on two distinct occasions"

   Synonyms:
   distinct, clear-cut, trenchant, distinguishable, decided

   Antonyms:
   joint

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. discreteadjective

   Synonyms:
   separate, distinct, disjunct, not continuous

2. discreteadjective

   Synonyms:
   disjunctive, discretive

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1. List of paraphrases for "discrete":

   discreet, unobtrusive, separate, distinct, discrete-mode, low-key, independent, quiet, secretive, discontinuous, low-profile, non-intrusive, differentiated, staple

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How to use discrete in a sentence?

1. Zachary Goldman:

   It's discrete, and it doesn't involve dismantling the architecture of sanctions that has been built up painstakingly over the last five years.

2. Richard Galanti:

   We're always trying different things. Trader Joes and others still scratch Trader Joes and others head a little bit on it. Trader Joes and others figured Trader Joes and others'd try it in a discrete market where there's just a limited number of locations, and it's really nothing more than a test at this point.

3. David Gibbs:

   The benefit of things like Taco Bells Mexican Pizza is the connection it has with consumers... and the halo it provides to the brand, it's just as much about the buzz... and the relevance it creates for our brand as it is about the discrete amount of sales.

4. Nimrod Novik:

   [ T ] he emergence of a new regional architecture can not and will not happen overnight, it starts with discrete nano steps, continues with mini steps, before morphing into a mature structure. It seems that in the Negev, an important mini-step in that direction was taken.

5. Scott Morrison:

   This outcome demonstrates the value of discrete behind-the-scenes work of officials in resolving complex and sensitive consular cases in close partnership with other governments.