discreet
adjective
careful not to attract attention; tactful
“Please be discreet about the surprise.”
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discreet vs discrete
Discreet means careful and tactful; discrete means separate and distinct.
discrete
adjective
separate, individually distinct
“The course has five discrete modules.”
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Questions about discreet vs discrete
What is the difference between discreet and discrete?
Discreet means careful and tactful; discrete means separate and distinct.
How do I remember discreet vs discrete?
In discrete, the t separates the two e's: they are kept apart. In discreet, the e's huddle together, keeping a secret.
Are there exceptions?
Maths and computing use "discrete" a lot: discrete maths, discrete values.
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