different between discretion vs discreteness
discretion
English
Etymology
From Middle English discrecioun, from Old French discretion, from Late Latin discr?ti?, from Latin discerno.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /d??sk????n/
Noun
discretion (usually uncountable, plural discretions)
- The quality of being discreet or circumspect.
- Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.
- The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
- The freedom to make one's own judgements.
- I leave that to your discretion.
Antonyms
- indiscretion
Derived terms
- discretionary
- discretion is the better part of valour
- surrender at discretion
Related terms
Translations
Anagrams
- cretinoids, directions, doctrinise
Old French
Alternative forms
- discrecion
Noun
discretion f (oblique plural discretions, nominative singular discretion, nominative plural discretions)
- discretion (ability to make one's own judgments)
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discreteness
English
Etymology
discrete +? -ness
Noun
discreteness (usually uncountable, plural discretenesses)
- The state or quality of being discrete, separated or distinct.
Related terms
- discretion
Translations
See also
- discontinuity
- continuity
Further reading
- discreteness in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
Anagrams
- directnesses, discreetness
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