Discretely: meaning, definitions and examples

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discretely

 

[ dษชsหˆkriหtli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

Discretely refers to the manner of performing an action in a separate, distinct, or individual way. When something is done discretely, it is often done in a way that avoids drawing attention or does not mix with other components. This term is frequently used in contexts such as mathematics and computer science, where elements are considered independently. Discrete actions or items can signify individual units as opposed to a continuous whole.

Synonyms

distinctly, individually, privately, separately

Examples of usage

  • She separated the tasks and completed them discretely.
  • The data points were handled discretely during the analysis.
  • He discreetly exited the room without anyone noticing.

Translations

Translations of the word "discretely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น discretamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคชเคจเฅ€เคฏ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช diskret

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara tersembunyi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัะบั€ะตั‚ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dyskretnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽงใˆใ‚ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท discrรจtement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ discretamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gizlice

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์€๋ฐ€ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุณุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diskrรฉtnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diskrรฉtne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้š็ง˜ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ diskretno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ disskrรฉt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ั‹ะฝ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒ แƒ”แƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diskret ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ discretamente

Etymology

The word 'discretely' is derived from the word 'discrete,' which comes from the Latin root 'discretus,' meaning 'separated' or 'distinct.' This Latin term is formed from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'cernere,' meaning 'to separate or distinguish.' The use of 'discrete' in English dates back to the early 15th century, emphasizing the idea of separation or distinctness. The adverb form 'discretely' emerged later, capturing the essence of performing actions or presenting concepts in a manner that is distinguishable from others, highlighting the importance of individuality and separation in various fields, particularly in mathematics, statistics, and technology.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,283 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.