Discreteness

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkriːtnəs/

Definitions of discreteness

noun the quality of being separate or distinct

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher emphasized the discreteness of each step in the math problem.

A2 The book explained the discreteness of different ecosystems in simple terms.

B1 The scientist studied the discreteness of genetic traits in the population.

B2 The project manager highlighted the discreteness of each task in the project plan.

C1 The artist's work showcased the discreteness of colors and shapes in a unique way.

C2 The mathematician's research delved into the discreteness of prime numbers and their properties.

Examples of discreteness in a Sentence

formal The concept of discreteness is crucial in the field of mathematics.

informal We need to maintain discreteness when handling sensitive information.

slang Let's keep things on the down-low to ensure discreteness.

figurative The artist's use of discreteness in her brush strokes created a sense of mystery in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of discreteness

• plural: discretenesses
• comparative: more discrete
• superlative: most discrete
• present tense: discreteness
• future tense: will be discrete
• perfect tense: has been discrete
• continuous tense: is being discrete
• singular: discreteness
• positive degree: discreet
• infinitive: to be discrete
• gerund: discreeting
• participle: discreeted

Origin and Evolution of discreteness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'discreteness' originated from the Latin word 'discretus', meaning separate or distinct.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'discreteness' has retained its original meaning of being separate or distinct, but it has also come to be associated with the concept of being individual, unique, or distinct in a specific context.