indiscrete

See also: indiscrète

English

Etymology

From Latin indiscretus (unseparated). See indiscreet.

Adjective

indiscrete (comparative more indiscrete, superlative most indiscrete)

  1. Not discrete mathematically.
  2. Not divided into discrete parts.
    • Pownall
      an indiscrete mass of confused matter
  3. Obsolete form of indiscreet.
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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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Italian

Adjective

indiscrete

  1. feminine plural of indiscreto

Romanian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [in.disˈkre.te]

Noun

indiscrete

  1. indefinite feminine plural nominative/accusative form of indiscret
  2. indefinite neuter plural nominative/accusative form of indiscret
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