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discrete
adjective /dɪˈskriːt/Definition
› having a clear independent shape or form: These small companies now have their own discrete identity. → Synonym separate adjective Note: Do not confuse with discreet.Separateness and isolation in spaceAlone
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SMART Thesaurus: Separateness and isolation in space
Synonyms and related words:
- apart adverb (SEPARATED)
- away adverb (INTO PLACE)
- away adverb (SOMEWHERE ELSE)
- bitty adjective
- clear adverb
- cloistered adjective (SEPARATE)
- detached adjective (SEPARATE)
- disconnected adjective
- freely adverb (ABLE TO MOVE EASILY)
- give sth/sb a wide berth idiom
- hermetically sealed adjective
- isolated adjective
- isolation noun
- loose adjective (NOT FIXED)
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- secluded adjective
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