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121discreet — [di skrēt′] adj. [ME & OFr discret < L discretus, pp. of discernere: see DISCERN] careful about what one says or does; prudent; esp., keeping silent or preserving confidences when necessary SYN. CAREFUL discreetly adv. discreetness n …
122discretion — [di skresh′ən] n. [ME discrecioun < OFr discrecion < L discretio, separation (in LL, discernment) < discretus: see DISCREET] 1. the freedom or authority to make decisions and choices; power to judge or act 2. the quality of being… …
123discreet — adj. (discreeter, discreetest) 1 a circumspect in speech or action, esp. to avoid social disgrace or embarrassment. b tactful; trustworthy. 2 unobtrusive (a discreet touch of rouge). Derivatives: discreetly adv. discreetness n. Etymology: ME f.… …
124discrete — adj. individually distinct; separate, discontinuous. Derivatives: discretely adv. discreteness n. Etymology: ME f. L discretus: see DISCREET …
125dis|creet´ness — dis|creet «dihs KREET», adjective. very careful in speech and action; showing good judgment; wisely cautious: »A discreet person does not spread gossip. “Perhaps” is a discreet answer. You are a discreet man, and I make no doubt can keep a secret …
126dis|creet´ly — dis|creet «dihs KREET», adjective. very careful in speech and action; showing good judgment; wisely cautious: »A discreet person does not spread gossip. “Perhaps” is a discreet answer. You are a discreet man, and I make no doubt can keep a secret …
127dis|creet — «dihs KREET», adjective. very careful in speech and action; showing good judgment; wisely cautious: »A discreet person does not spread gossip. “Perhaps” is a discreet answer. You are a discreet man, and I make no doubt can keep a secret… …
128dis|crete´ness — dis|crete «dihs KREET», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. distinct from others; separate; individual: »An apple and a stone are discrete objects. 2. consisting of distinct or individual parts; discontinuous: »Wages paid to employees, the population of a… …
