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discretude

[/ˌdɪsˈkriːtjuːd/]
noun
discrição
1. The quality or state of being discrete; separateness or distinctness of individual elements
The discretude of the particles made them easier to study individually.
A discrição das partículas as tornou mais fáceis de estudar individualmente.
2. In mathematics and computer science, the property of being discontinuous or composed of distinct, separate values rather than continuous
Discrete mathematics deals with discretude rather than continuous values.
A matemática discreta lida com discrição em vez de valores contínuos.
Synonyms
discretenessseparatenessdistinctnessdiscontinuity
Antonyms
continuitycontiguitycontinuousness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discrição
Standard term used in academic and technical contexts
Portugal
discrição
Primarily used in formal, mathematical, or scientific discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

discrete mathematics
discrete variable
discrete distribution
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