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discrete

dis·crete [ di skrt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. completely separate: completely separate and unconnected

2. finite: describes mathematical elements or variables that are distinct, unrelated, and have a finite number of values

[14th century. < Latin discretus (see discreet)]

dis·crete·ly adverb
dis·crete·ness noun

Word Usage

See discreet.

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