indiscrete
See also: indiscrète
English
Etymology
From Latin indiscretus (“unseparated”). See indiscreet.
Adjective
indiscrete (comparative more indiscrete, superlative most indiscrete)
- Not discrete mathematically.
- Not divided into discrete parts.
- Pownall
- an indiscrete mass of confused matter
- Pownall
- Obsolete form of indiscreet.
- (Can we find and add a quotation of Boyle to this entry?)
Synonyms
Usage notes
In modern standard spelling, indiscrete (not divided into discrete parts) is not to be confused with indiscreet (conspicuous; incautious).
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Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [in.disˈkre.te]
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