Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

discrete

Adjective

/dɪˈskriːt/

Definition

Separate and distinct; not continuous.

Examples

The data is organized into discrete categories for easier comparison.
In mathematics, a discrete variable can take on any number of specific values.
The project consists of discrete phases that need to be completed separately.

Meaning

The term ‘discrete’ refers to things that are individually separate and distinct from one another. It is often used in various fields such as mathematics, computer science, and everyday language to describe items or quantities that can be counted or identified individually, rather than forming a continuous whole.