discreteness

noun

Definition of discretenessnext
as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct the discreteness of the sonnets is given visual emphasis by having each one on a separate page

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  1. distinction
  2. separation
  3. discrimination
Noun
  • But soon, the Paul brothers came to represent a new paradigm, in which distinctions between the online world and the offline world became more blurred.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Nearly 200 Michigan employers have earned the distinction of being named Michigan Top Workplaces for 2024.
    Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • The former couple's separation will be addressed on season 14 of RHOBH, which begins airing on Nov. 19.
    McKinley Franklin, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Think about what a round-up and separation of your own family would look and feel like.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of separation
Noun
  • The complaints about the lack of attention to requests from Latino residents and accusations of discrimination will also go to the trial, the judge said.
    Albinson Linares, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The November election will shape how Phoenix manages the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation that found routine brutality and discrimination in the city and police department's practices.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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