DISCRETENESS Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

discreteness

noun

Definition of discreteness

as in distinction

the state of being kept distinct the discreteness of the sonnets is given visual emphasis by having each one on a separate page

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Recent Examples of discreteness There are hints for a discreteness in some approaches to quantum gravity, for example string theory or loop quantum gravity, but the situation is far from clear. — Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026

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Noun

But there is an important distinction between reporting a tragedy and allowing that tragedy to define an entire industry.

— Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
That distinction could make the approach relevant to weapons already in the Army’s inventory.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinction

Noun

Several support facilities were also built, including two chemical separation plants.

— Bonny Chu , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
The researchers believe the approach could eventually reduce the need for harsh solvents in lithium separation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of separation

Noun

Mamdani's plan calls for expanding Holocaust education, including opportunities for students to visit the Museum of Jewish Heritage, while also addressing how public schools respond to antisemitic discrimination.

— Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
The Danish Red Stocking movement, or Rødstrømpebevægelsen, was established in 1970 and remained active until the mid-1980s, tying reproductive rights to workplace discrimination.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026

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