discrete vs discreet

discrete

Definitions

adjective

  1. constituting a separate entity or part

Examples

But there are myriads of other discrete territories, such as deserts, mountain ranges, peninsulas, and islands, that function as bioregions.

It is especially noteworthy that The New York Times, itself culpable of, or accessory to whatever alleged crimes Mr. Assange may be accused of, has kept its lips discretely, if unheroically sealed.

Trigger points are discrete, focal, hyperirritable spots located in a taut band of skeletal muscle.

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discreet

Definitions

adjective

  1. marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
  2. heedful of potential consequences
  3. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

Examples

Maybe they should be a little more discreet in their calls.

The couples agreed on a discreet slate-tiled mansard roof extension that gave each house an additional 30sq m of floor space.

With Erin following at a discreet distance, Stone pedalled into the village, keeping to the back streets.

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