Discreter: meaning, definitions and examples

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discreter

 

[ dษชหˆskriหt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics, computer science

The term 'discrete' refers to something that is separate or distinct. In mathematics, it often describes variables that can take on only a finite number of values, as opposed to continuous variables which can take on any value within a given range. Discrete structures, such as graphs and integers, are foundational in fields like computer science and data analysis. This concept contrasts with continuous aspects found in calculus and other mathematical disciplines.

Synonyms

disconnected, distinct, individual, separate.

Examples of usage

  • Discrete mathematics is essential for computer algorithms.
  • The data points in this analysis are discrete variables.
  • He studied discrete geometry for his thesis.
  • In programming, a discrete event simulation can model complex systems.

Translations

Translations of the word "discreter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น discreto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคชเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช diskret

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terpisah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัะบั€ะตั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dyskretny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›ขๆ•ฃ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท discret

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ discreto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayrฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ์—ฐ์†์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ูุตู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diskrรฉtnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diskrรฉtny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฆปๆ•ฃ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ diskreten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ diskrรฉt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธัะบั€ะตั‚ั‚ั–

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diskret

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ discreto

Etymology

The word 'discrete' originates from the Latin word 'discretus', which means 'separated' or 'distinct'. This Latin term comes from the past participle of 'discernere', meaning 'to separate' or 'to distinguish', composed of 'dis-' (apart) and 'cernere' (to sift). The usage of the term in English can be traced back to the late 14th century, initially used in a more general sense of being distinct or separate. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, its application became more specialized in mathematics and related fields, particularly in describing variables and structures that are not continuous. As disciplines like computer science emerged, the term 'discrete' became vital for defining concepts related to digital systems, binary codes, and algorithms, cementing its importance in modern analytical frameworks.