ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 00219 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
discrete
adj.
US/dɪˈskriːt/
UK/dɪˈskriːt/
CSAT Frequency24/100
TOEIC Frequency26/100
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Meanings of discrete
1adjective
Individually separate and distinct; not connected or joined with others.
The project was divided into three discrete phases.
The project was divided into three discrete phases.
Each department operates as a discrete unit.
Each department operates as a discrete unit.
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Derivatives of discrete
discretely
discretely (adverb)
The data points were plotted discretely on the graph.
The data points were plotted discretely on the graph.
discreteness
discreteness (noun)
The discreteness of the categories made analysis easier.
The discreteness of the categories made analysis easier.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of discrete
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Common Phrases with discrete
discrete unitdiscrete unit
discrete phasediscrete phase
discrete categorydiscrete category
discrete stepsdiscrete steps
remain discreteremain discrete
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Practice Question: discrete
Choose the best word for the blank
The training program consists of five ___ modules.
- A discreet
- B discrete
- C discretion
- D discretely
Answer: B) discrete meaning 'separate' — not to be confused with the similarly spelled 'discreet' (careful/tactful).