discreet

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.2.1 Homophones 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Usage notes 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations 2 Dutch 2.1 Pronunciation 2.2 Adjective

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[edit] Etymology

From Old French discret, from Latin discretus, from past participle of discernere.

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• Rhymes: -iːt

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• discrete (separable into parts)

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discreet (comparative more discreet, superlative most discreet)

1. Respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.

   With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.

   John just doesn't understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet.

2. Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

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• Do not confuse with discrete.

[edit] Derived terms

• discreetly
• discretion

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[edit] Adjective

discreet, discrete (comparative discreter, discretere; superlative discreetst, discreetste)

1. discreet