apart or detached from others; separate; distinct

six discrete parts.

consisting of or characterized by distinct or individual parts; discontinuous.

Mathematics .

(of a topology or topological space) having the property that every subset is an open set.

defined only for an isolated set of points

a discrete variable.

using only arithmetic and algebra; not involving calculus

discrete methods.

adjective

attached , combined , joined

adjective

detached , different , disconnected , discontinuous , distinct , diverse , separate , several , unattached , variousnotes:discreet means \'judicious , prudent , showing discernment , \' while discrete means \'detached , separate\' and \'individually distinct\' , various , particular , single , singular , individual