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

Stillness, which had seemed ontologically secondary to the art form, now gained distinction as a substantive component.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The distinction matters in environments such as logistics and manufacturing, where productivity depends on throughput rather than simply completing an individual movement.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinction

Noun

With a little bit of separation from the shocking and utterly devastating news of Dolly the late singer’s death, a clearer view of what actually happened to Parton is starting to emerge.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026
Beyond the trauma of the family’s separation, Nick and Rebekah are also still paying off the financial cost of his lost freedom.

— Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of separation

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In a 2020 lawsuit, Dougan alleged he was retaliated against after an investigation was conducted into a complaint of gender discrimination that originated in the Fire Department’s Communications Center.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Right Livelihood said her work challenges the control that a small number of powerful companies exercise over AI and exposes harms that AI systems are already causing, particularly to communities facing discrimination and exclusion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

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