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discrete

//dɪˈskriːt//
English Definition
Individually separate and distinct.
中文释义
分立的;离散的
Example Sentence

In digital electronics, information is processed as discrete units rather than as a continuous stream.

在数字电子学中,信息以分立单元而非连续流的形式处理。

Antonyms
continuous merged
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis(分) + cret(筛) → 各自独立。(勿与 discreet 谨慎 混淆)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “discrete”?

  1. A Severe and bare; sharply clear.
  2. B Individually separate and distinct.
  3. C The combination of parts into a whole.
  4. D A danger or risk.
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B — Individually separate and distinct.. “discrete” means Individually separate and distinct..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Individually separate and distinct.”?

  1. A hazard
  2. B discrete
  3. C stark
  4. D synthesis
Show answer

B — discrete. “discrete” means Individually separate and distinct..

Common questions about “discrete”

What does “discrete” mean?

discrete — Individually separate and distinct.. In Chinese: 分立的;离散的.

How do you pronounce “discrete”?

discrete is pronounced //dɪˈskriːt//.

How is “discrete” used in a sentence?

In digital electronics, information is processed as discrete units rather than as a continuous stream. (在数字电子学中,信息以分立单元而非连续流的形式处理。)

What are synonyms for “discrete”?

separate, distinct, individual — all close in meaning to discrete (Individually separate and distinct.).

What is the opposite of “discrete”?

continuous, merged — each the opposite of discrete (Individually separate and distinct.).

Is “discrete” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. discrete is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “discrete”?

dis(分) + cret(筛) → 各自独立。(勿与 discreet 谨慎 混淆)

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.