* Discreet is an adjective. It means prudent or judicious in one’s conduct.
* Discrete is also an adjective. It means separate or distinct.
Examples:
He kept what he knew to himself, thinking that it was to his advantage to be discreet.
She's very discreet and loyal.
It's a government with three discrete divisions.
When writing a scientific manuscript, you need to include five discrete sections: introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusions.
Quiz: Words easily confused.
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Very good info and a very good reference site. I do medical transcription every day but need a place to go for plain old English!
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