discrete

/dɪˈskɹiːt/adj
Middle School
1

Separate; distinct; individual; non-continuous.

2

That can be perceived individually, not as connected to, or part of, something else.

3

Consisting of or permitting only distinct values drawn from a finite, countable set.

4

Having separate electronic components, such as individual diodes, transistors and resistors, as opposed to integrated circuitry.

5

Having separate and independent channels of audio, as opposed to multiplexed stereo or quadraphonic, or other multi-channel sound.

6

Having each singleton subset open: said of a topological space or a topology.

7

Disjunctive; containing a disjunctive or discretive clause.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing