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

That distinction shows both the opportunity for American technology and the limits imposed by remaining dependencies.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The city institution, which artistic director Robert Drake describes as Georgia's longest-running theater, also holds the distinction of being the first professional theater to integrate both its casts and audience in the southeastern United States.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinction

Noun

Wall Street has been enthusiastic about the separation, which is designed to unlock the value of each group of assets and is likely to generate M&A interest.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Layoffs will be spread throughout Comcast‘s connectivity and platforms unit, which is the company that will remain after the separation.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of separation

Noun

Supreme Court justices will now consider whether a group claiming to be targeted by a race-neutral policy must show it was disproportionately harmed to prove intentional discrimination.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
The psychological effects of past Ebola outbreaks can persist long after the immediate crisis, according to WHO, often taking the form of anxiety and mood disorders, exacerbated by prolonged grief and discrimination.

— Constant Same Bagalwa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

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